Mabthera Iv Range 100 mg. 500 mg Infusion
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of CD20-positive B-cell malignancies.
Dosage (summary)
375 mg/mu00b2 IV infusion weekly for 4 doses for NHL; 1000 mg IV infusion twice for RA.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: variable
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in pregnancy; unknown if excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Methotrexate
- Fludarabine
- Cyclophosphamide
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Active severe infections
- Severe heart failure
Common side effects
- Infusion-related reactions
- Infections
- Neutropenia
Counselling Points
- Monitor for infusion reactions
- Avoid live vaccines
- Use contraception during treatment
Serious warnings
- Severe infusion-related reactions
- Tumour lysis syndrome
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
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