Product Description

Xmab 500mg Injection consists of the active ingredient Rituximab. It is prescribed to treat lymph node disease, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pemphigus Vulgaris and granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma is a disease of the lymph tissue that affects the white blood cells. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia is the accumulation of abnormal lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells in the bone marrow and blood. Rheumatoid arthritis is a persistent inflammatory disease of the joints.Granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis are inflammatory disorders of the blood vessels that affect the lungs and kidneys. Pemphigus Vulgaris is an autoimmune disorder affecting the skin, the lining of the mouth, throat and genitals.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or planning surgery or vaccination or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Uses

Treatment of Blood cancer
Treatment of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Side Effects

Serious:

• Infection
• Skin reactions
• Allergic reactions
• Heart problems

Common:

• Infusion related reactions
• Low levels of RBC, WBC or platelets in blood
• Bald spots, headache
• Nausea
• Low immunity
• High levels of glucose and LDL in the blood
• Swelling of the face
• Restlessness
• Tinnitus
• Dizziness and anxiety
• Wheezing
• Muscle problems

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8)℃