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Rituximab (Rituxan and MabThera) Rituximab (Rituxan and MabThera) is a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis that has not improved with other types of medications, as well as certain forms of vasculitis. It works by turning off a part of the immune system that is not working properly in autoimmune diseases.
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rituximab (Rituxan) Rituxan (rituximab) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Rituxan is used to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Rituxan is also used in combination with another drug called methotrexate to treat symptoms of adult rheumatoid arthritis. Rituxan is also used in combination with steroid medicines to treat certain rare disorders that cause inflammation of blood vessels and other tissues in the body.
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- Following several experiments, we ended with a cocktail of two drugs called rifabutin and macrolide antibiotic therapy (RMAT) (rifabutin [Mycobutin], and Biaxin [(clarithromycin]) that showed significant synergistic activity, and MAP was killed instantly in the tube.
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Quick Guide Chronic Pain Syndrome: Treatment and Management for CPS Rituxan (rituximab) is a cancer medication used in combination with other cancer medicines to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Rituxan is also used in combination with another drug called methotrexate to treat symptoms of adult rheumatoid arthritis. Common side effects of Rituxan include: headache, fever, chills, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, heartburn, flushing, night sweats, weakness, muscle or joint pain, back pain, or ; dizziness. Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Rituxan including: increased thirst or urination, swelling of the hands or feet, or
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Rituximab Generic Name: Rituximab. Drug Type: Rituxan is a monoclonal antibody. (For more detail, see How Rituxan Works section below). What Rituxan Is Used For: 1  Treatment of certain types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. 2  Treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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What Is Rituxan (Rituximab)? Rituxan is the brand name of the drug rituximab, which is used to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma (a type of cancer that starts in the lymphatic system) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (a type of cancer that begins in the white blood cells). Rituxan is in a class of medicines known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by killing cancer cells and interfering with the function of the immune system. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rituxan in 1997. It's manufactured by Biogen and Genentech.
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Rifadin (rifampicin) Rifadin (rifampicin) Rifadin capsules, syrup and intravenous infusion all contain the active ingredient rifampicin, which is a type of medicine called a rifamycin antibiotic. Rifampicin is most frequently used to treat tuberculosis (TB), but can also be used to treat infections caused by certain other bacteria.
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Treatment Regimens for Latent TB Infection (LTBI) Note: Due to the reports of severe liver injury and deaths, CDC recommends that the combination of rifampin (RIF) and pyrazinamide (PZA) should not be offered for the treatment of latent TB infection.
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Rituxan Most people do not experience all of the Rituxan side effects listed. Rituxan side effects are often predictable in terms of their onset and duration. Rituxan side effects are almost always reversible and will go away after treatment is complete.
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Rituxan Rituxan may cause a serious viral infection of the brain that can lead to disability or death. Call your doctor right away if you have any change in your mental state, thinking problems or confusion, decreased vision, or problems with speech or walking. These symptoms may start gradually and get worse quickly.
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Pay as Little as a $15* Copay per Month for LATUDA What is LATUDA? LATUDA is a once-a-day prescription medication. It is indicated to treat adult patients with depressive episodes in bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) when used alone or with lithium or valproate. In clinical studies, LATUDA was proven effective for many people struggling with bipolar depression.
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Rifaximin Rifaximin 550-mg tablets are used to prevent episodes of hepatic encephalopathy (changes in thinking, behavior, and personality caused by a build-up of toxins in the brain in people who have liver disease) in adults who have liver disease and to treat irritable bowel syndrome (with diarrhea) in adults.
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Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Tell your doctor right away about any side effect you experience. RITUXAN can cause serious side effects that can lead to death, including: Infusion Reactions: may occur during or within 24 hours of your infusion. Your doctor should give you medicines before your treatment.
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Treatments One of the newer therapies used to treat myasthenia gravis that is resistant to traditional approaches is the monoclonal antibody rituximab (Rituxan). This treatment is given as four weekly IV infusions repeated every six months, and can be very effective for the MuSK variant.
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Birth Control Pills and Antibiotics Medications that Reduce Oral Contraceptive Effectiveness. Rifampin (other possible brand names include Rifampicin, Rifamycin, Rimactane, Rifadin, Rifamate) is a medication used to treat tuberculosis-a potentially serious infectious disease that usually affects the lungs but may also affect other parts of the body.
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Rifadin Overdose Rifadin ® (rifampin) is a prescription antibiotic used to treat certain types of infections, including tuberculosis. As with any medication, it is possible to overdose on Rifadin. The specific effects of an overdose would likely vary, depending on a number of factors, including the Rifadin dosage and whether it was used in combination with any other medications or substances.
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- Rituximab is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that has not gotten better with other types of treatments. For this indication, it is usually given as two intravenous infusions, the second one fifteen days after the first. This can be repeated six months later.
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- Ethambutol/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/rifampicin , also known as ethambutol/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/rifampin , is a medication used for tuberculosis . It is a fixed dose combination of ethambutol , isoniazid , pyrazinamide , and rifampicin .
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Rituximab Trade name: Rituxan. Chemocare.com uses generic names in all descriptions of drugs. Rituxan is the trade name for rituximab. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name rituxan when referring to the generic drug name rituximab. Drug type: Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody. (For more detail, see How this drug works section below). What this drug is used for: Treatment of certain types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Rilpivirine Rilpivirine (TMC278, trade name Edurant) is a pharmaceutical drug, developed by Tibotec, for the treatment of HIV infection.
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Uses for Chemotherapy Other Than Cancer Chemotherapy is used to treat patients with autoimmune diseases who have severe symptoms and who have failed to respond to initial, more conservative therapies. The chemotherapy drug methotrexate controls symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Rituxan is another type of chemotherapy drug called a monoclonal antibody. According to the Rituxan website, the drug treats lymphoma and leukemia, and targets only cancer cells. When used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Rituxan slows joint damage and may provide symptom relief for up to six months.
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Rifaximin Rifaximin, sold under the trade name Xifaxan among others, is an antibiotic used to treat traveler's diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and hepatic encephalopathy.[1] It has poor absorption when taken by mouth.
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Levofloxacin (Levaquin) 1 In Europe, levofloxacin is marketed by Sanofi-Aventis under the trade name of Tavanic®, and in Asia it is marketed by Daiichi under the trade name of Cravit®. 2  As levofloxacin has a high oral bioavailability (about 99%) it is appropriate for intravenous-to-oral sequential treatment.
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- How does it work? Rifadin capsules, syrup and intravenous infusion all contain the active ingredient rifampicin, which is a type of medicine called a rifamycin antibiotic. Rifampicin is most frequently used to treat tuberculosis (TB), but can also be used to treat infections caused by certain other bacteria.
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Multaq Multaq (dronedarone) is an antiarrythmic drug used to treat atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, types of abnormal heart rhythms. The only recommended dosage of MULTAQ (dronedarone tablets) is 400 mg twice daily in adults. The most common side effects of Multaq are diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and weakness.
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- Treatment Options. 1  BR (bendamustine [Treanda] and rituximab [Rituxan] 2  CG (chlorambucil [Leukeran], and obinutuzumab [Gazyva]) 3  FCR (fludarabine [Fludara], cyclophosphamide [Cytoxan], and rituximab) 4  FR (fludarabine and rituximab) 5  Ibrutinib (Imbruvica) 6  Ofatumumab (Arzerra) and chlorambucil. 7  Rituximab and chlorambucil.