Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab)
Description of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) is a anticancer medicine which prevents the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body, the main ingredient which is used as Rituximab. Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) will help to prevent the Non- Hodgkins lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic and with combination with another anticancer drugs like methotrexate is used for rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in adult treatment. Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) with steroid regimen combination is given for the treatment of some rare disorders which cause blood vessels and other tissues inflammation in the body.
INDICATIONS of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) and hyaluronidase human injection are given alone or combination with another drugs to treat certain types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (cancer start in WBC). Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) injection combination with methotrexate (Otrexup, Rasuvo, Xatmep, others) is also indicated for the treatment rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in adults that have been already treated with a some type of regimen knowns as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor. Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) is a type in a classification of drugs called monoclonal antibodies. Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) is used to killing cancer cells to treat NHL , CLL, rheumatoid arthritis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and microscopic polyangiitis by inhibiting the activity of the immune system parts that can injury the joints, veins, and other blood vessels and cause organs (heart and lungs) damage.
MECHANISM OF ACTION of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) is a type of class called as monoclonal antibody. A new type of "targeted" cancer treatment and an integral part of the body's immune system. Naturally the body fused to antibodies in along with an antigen which has entered the body and attack the antigen for destruction by the immune system. Monoclonal antibiotics which only targeted by an essential cells only, they may cause less toxicity to healthy cell and it is prescribed treatment given only for cancers in which antigens (and the respective antibodies) have been already identified. Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) injection works by linking to the CD20 antigen on normal and malignant B-cells. Hence natural immune security of body are initiated to attach and kill the marked B-cells. Young cells (stem cells) in the bone marrow which will develop into the various cell types and do not have the CD20 antigen. After treatment CD20 antigen allows healthy B-cells to multiply.
Absorption of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Not available
Distribution of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
volume of distribution is 3.1 L.There are no human plasma level
Metabolism of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) metabolized by human antimurine antibody production .
Excretion of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) metabolized by human antimurine antibody production
SIDE EFFECTS of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Common effects: fever and chills (flu lik symptoms)
Less common side effects:
Weakness; nausea ; headache; cough ; dyspnea ; pharyngitis
PRECAUTIONS of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Allgeric condition against Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) or any other medication inform your doctor. Information about past medical history used which include in prescription, non-prescription, vitamins &supplements , nutritional products just inform the doctor. While using Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) do not take any vaccination or immunization without taking advice from doctors. Avoid use of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) if you are pregnant. It will harm the baby unborn, while using Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) use correct birth control to prevent pregnancy and for at least 2 weeks after your treatment ends. Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) may affect the ability to have children in women. Inform your doctor if you planning to pregnant. It is unknown whether Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) passes into breast milk , avoid breast-feed while on Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) treatment.
DRUG INTERACTION of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) drug interaction has limited data is available at present. Interation with fludarabine or cyclophosphamide have no effects in pharmacokinetics in CLL patients.Ikgdar combination with methotrexate had no effects in pharmacokinetics
CONTRAINDICATION of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Hypersensitivity or murine proteins. Active severe infectons in rheumatoid arthritis Uncontrolled cardiac disease.
PREGNANCY of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Category C : In animal studies reproduction describes an adverse effect on the fetus. There is no adequate and well developed studies in humans, using in pregnant women benefits by warrant use of the drug.
LACTATION of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
The drug excretion into human milk is unknown. Because the drug is a higher protein molecule and has no information is available. Women should not breast feed during Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) treatment and till12 months following last dose.
DOSAGE of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) injection is usually used to administrate only via intravenous infusion not by IV push or bolus.
BEFORE EACH INFUSION THE DRUG IS PREMEDICATE :
First infusion: Starting treatment rate of 50 mg/hr is administer , in not showing infusion toxicity, rate raised up to 50 mg/hr increments at intervals of 30 min and max of 400 mg/hr. Successive infusion: initial at rate of 100 mg/hr, in not showing infusion toxicity, rate raised upto 100 mg/hr increments at intervals of 30 min and max of 400 mg/hr. While combination with CHOP chemotherapy the injection Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) has not been given. Hence Premedication with corticosteroids must be considered.
LOW GRADE OR FOLLICULAR NON-HODGKINS LYMPHOMA:
The drug Dose is 375 mg/m2 as an IV infusion. Once weeks for 4 or 8 doses administrated for Relapsed treatment Once weekly for 4 doses administrated for Retreatment for relapsed. Previously untreated: administer on day 1 of each cycle of chemotherapy, up to 8 doses. In complete or partial response of patient, start with 8 weeks for maintenance following Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg) in combination with chemotherapy completed then administer 8weeks for 12 doses as a single agent. Once weekly for 4 doses at intervals of 6 months and max of 16 dose for Non – progression (following CVP chemotherapy completion 6 – 8 cycles): On day 1 each cycle of chemotherapy up to 8 infusions for Diffuse large B- cell NHL
CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA :
Before starting of FC chemotherapy, dose recommended is 375 mg/m2 followed 500 mg/m2 on day 1 of 2-6 cycles every 28 days.
STORAGE of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
Store the drug at 2℃ – 3℃ Keep away from the childerns Use the drug before expiry date Protected from direct sunlight and Do not freeze or shake. Discard the unused drug by asking the advice from doctor or pharmacist.
MISSED DOSE of Mabtas 500mg (Rituximab 500mg)
If a dose missed then have the drug soon you remembered, if next dose time reach then leave the missed dose and follow the normal schedule. Do not have 2 dose at a same time. Please consult with doctor for further details.
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