Encyclopedia: Rituximab
Rituximab, sold under the trade names Rituxan and MabThera, is a chimeric monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, B cell leukemia, and some autoimmune disorders. Rituximab was developed by IDEC Pharmaceuticals and initially approved by the FDA in 1997 for lymphoma that was refractory to other chemotherapy regimens. The original approval followed the availability of the McLaughlin et al study data. It now is standard...
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I would like to know someone elses experience on taking rituxan for rheumatoid arthritis?
I am to start therapy with rituxan soon, but will not be taking methotrexate with...
I am to start therapy with rituxan soon, but will not be taking methotrexate with...
Rituximab is generally extremely well-tolerated, other than first infusion reactions (fever/chills/muscle aches,etc). It does deplete B lymphocytes but there are rarely consequences of such. It is important to be screened...
Asked by Virginia L - 7 months ago
Any one have any experience or knowledge about RITUXAN for ra?
My wife has ra, RITUXAN is recommended because she had stage 1 breast cancer...
My wife has ra, RITUXAN is recommended because she had stage 1 breast cancer...
I don't have any experience with the medication but have information to a link that may help you find the information you need because of the messageboards that they have...
Asked by umpyjane - 14 months ago
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DNA - Rituxan - label change for PML death( over...
from briefing.com 13:27 DNA Genentech: U.S. FDA say Genentech revised Rituxan label to add one 9/11/20081:34:13 PMbyspec2006 Recs: 9 AddtoFavorites SendPM Ignore Re: DNA - Rituxan...
Sep 11, 2008
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Competition...Problems with Rituxan...PML...
is in combination trials with Rituxan, we do not want to be associated with PML, if, indeed, it is caused by Rituxan. http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/rituxan_DHCP_Final 9411700.pdf
Sep 12, 2008
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DNA - Rituxan - label change for PML death -...
from briefing.com 13:27 DNA Genentech: U.S. FDA say Genentech revised Rituxan label to add one 9/11/20081:34:13 PMbyspec2006 Recs: 5 AddtoFavorites SendPM Ignore Re: DNA - Rituxan...
Sep 11, 2008
Hand Exercises for Arthritis
Do you have arthritis pain in your hands? This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through exercises which can be done daily, or several times a day, that will help to alleviate the pain of arthritis. Performing these movements with your hands submerged in warm water may provide even more relief.
Protect Your Joints
Arthritis can render your joints very painful, especially in your hands. You can protect your hands from further damage by avoiding pushing, pulling, or twisting movements. There are additional things you can do to avoid further joint damage, such as increasing the size of toothbrush handles with foam. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through more tips.
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