Rituximab, is a monoclonal antibody used for several purposes:
Cancer Treatment:
Rituximab is used to treat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) by targeting and killing cancer cells.
It is also used in combination with other cancer medicines for mature B-cell NHL and mature B-cell acute leukemia.
Rheumatoid Arthritis:
In adults with rheumatoid arthritis, Rituximab is used along with methotrexate to manage symptoms.
It’s prescribed when other medications (such as tumor necrosis factor inhibitors) have been ineffective1.
Blood Vessel Diseases:
Rituximab is used to treat granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis.
These conditions involve the immune system attacking blood vessels, causing damage to organs like the heart and lungs.
Pemphigus Vulgaris:
Rituximab injection is used to treat this condition, which causes painful blisters on the skin and mucous membranes.
Remember to consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice. If you have further questions, feel free to ask! 😊