Rituxan

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    Rituxan Basics

    What is Rituxan Used For?

    It is used to treat types of leukemia and lymphoma.

    Pronunciation

    (ri TUK si mab & hye al yoor ON i dase)

    Common Brands

    Rituxan Hycela

    Drug Class

    CD20-directed Cytolytic Antibody

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    What are the side effects of Rituxan?

    With any medication, there are risks and benefits. Even if the medication is working, you may experience some unwanted side effects.

    WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal.Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight.Chest pain or pressure.Dizziness.Any unexplained bruising or bleeding.A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal.Heart problems like heart failure and certain very bad abnormal heartbeats have happened with this drug. Sometimes, these heart problems have been deadly. Call your doctor right away if you have a fast or abnormal heartbeat; very bad dizziness or passing out; or shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs.Very bad and sometimes deadly kidney problems have happened with this drug. Call your doctor right away if you are unable to pass urine or if you have blood in the urine or a change in the amount of urine passed.Some people have had lung problems with this drug. Sometimes, this has been deadly. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of lung problems like shortness of breath or other trouble breathing, cough that is new or worse, or fever.

    All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
    Constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, upset stomach, throwing up, or feeling less hungry.
    Hair loss.
    Irritation where the shot is given.
    Feeling tired or weak.
    Headache.
    Signs of a common cold.
    Nose or throat irritation.
    Muscle spasm.
    Back, bone, joint, or muscle pain.
    Trouble sleeping.
    These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
    You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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