Rituximab 100 & 500 Equity 100 & 500 mg Concentrate for solution for infusion
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 03 June 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of various B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases.
Dosage (summary)
375 mg/mu00b2 IV weekly for 4 doses for NHL; 1000 mg IV for RA, 2 doses 2 weeks apart.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Pediatric population
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in pregnancy; avoid breastfeeding during and for 12 months after treatment.
Key Drug Interactions
- Fludarabine
- Cyclophosphamide
- Methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to rituximab
- Active severe infections
- Severe immunocompromised state
Common side effects
- Infusion-related reactions
- Infections
- Neutropenia
- Cardiovascular events
Counselling Points
- Pre-medicate with antihistamines and analgesics before infusion
- Monitor for infusion reactions
- Avoid contact with infections
Serious warnings
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
- Hepatitis B reactivation
- Severe skin reactions
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