Rituximab
noun
Rituximab is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer and autoimmune diseases by targeting specific cells in the immune system.
The doctor prescribed rituximab to help with the patient’s lymphoma treatment.
Usage tips
Formal
monoclonal antibody, chemotherapy regimen, B-cell lymphoma
noun
Rituximab is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer and autoimmune diseases by targeting specific cells in the immune system.
The doctor prescribed rituximab to help with the patient’s lymphoma treatment.
Usage tips
Formal
monoclonal antibody, chemotherapy regimen, B-cell lymphoma
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Mechanism
Rituximab works by destroying cancerous B cells.
The treatment can lower the risk of cancer coming back.
Pro Tip 2/3Administration
Rituximab is usually given as an infusion.
Patients need to be monitored during the infusion.
Pro Tip 3/3Side Effects
Common side effects may include fever, chills, or rash.
Discuss any concerns with a healthcare provider.
Pro Tip 1/3Mechanism
Rituximab works by destroying cancerous B cells.
The treatment can lower the risk of cancer coming back.
Pro Tip 2/3Administration
Rituximab is usually given as an infusion.
Patients need to be monitored during the infusion.
Pro Tip 3/3Side Effects
Common side effects may include fever, chills, or rash.
Discuss any concerns with a healthcare provider.
Pro Tip 1/3Mechanism
Rituximab works by destroying cancerous B cells.
The treatment can lower the risk of cancer coming back.
Pro Tip 2/3Administration
Rituximab is usually given as an infusion.
Patients need to be monitored during the infusion.
Pro Tip 3/3Side Effects
Common side effects may include fever, chills, or rash.
Discuss any concerns with a healthcare provider.
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