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What is Rituxan hycela® (rituximab) used for?
Learn about how we’re fighting illegitimate medicines. RITUXAN HYCELA® (rituximab/hyaluronidase human) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: Relapsed or refractory, follicular lymphoma (FL) as a single agent.
What is the indication for rituximab hyaluronidase?
Indication. RITUXAN HYCELA® (rituximab/hyaluronidase human) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: Relapsed or refractory, follicular lymphoma (FL) as a single agent. Previously untreated follicular lymphoma in combination with first-line chemotherapy and, in patients achieving a complete or partial response to rituximab in...
What are the possible adverse reactions to Rituxan hycela?
The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) of RITUXAN HYCELA observed in patients with DLBCL in MabEASE were: infections, neutropenia, alopecia, nausea, and anemia.
Is Rituxan hycla safe for non-malignant conditions?
RITUXAN HYCELA is not indicated for the treatment of non-malignant conditions. BOXED WARNINGS: SEVERE MUCOCUTANEOUS REACTIONS, HEPATITIS B VIRUS REACTIVATION and PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY
What are the symptoms of Rituxan?
Tell your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you get any of these symptoms during or after an injection of RITUXAN HYCELA: hives (red itchy welts) or rash; itching; swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face; sudden cough; shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or wheezing; weakness; dizziness or feeling faint; palpitations (feeling like your heart is racing or fluttering); chest pain; fever; chills or shaking chills
How long after a last dose of Rituxan can you give birth?
Females who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with RITUXAN HYCELA and for 12 months after the last dose of RITUXAN HYCELA.
How long after a rituxan can you breastfeed?
Do not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 6 months after your last dose of RITUXAN HYCELA. These are not all of the possible side effects with RITUXAN HYCELA. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
How long does it take for a rash to appear after a Rituxan injection?
These reactions sometimes happen more than 24 hours after an injection of RITUXAN HYCELA.
How long does it take for a low antibody level to show up after a hycelia treatment?
After receiving RITUXAN HYCELA, some people have developed low levels of certain antibodies in their blood for a long period of time (long er than 11 months). Some of these people with low antibody levels developed infections.
Can you die from a rituximab?
Serious Infections: Serious infections can happen during and after treatment with RITUXAN HYCELA and can lead to death. Rituximab products can increase your risk of getting infections and can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections. Types of serious infections that can happen with RITUXAN HYCELA include bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. After receiving RITUXAN HYCELA, some people have developed low levels of certain antibodies in their blood for a long period of time (longer than 11 months). Some of these people with low antibody levels developed infections. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any symptoms of infection: fever; cold symptoms, such as runny nose or sore throat that do not go away; flu symptoms, such as cough, tiredness, and body aches; earache or headache; pain during urination; white patches in the mouth or throat; cuts, scrapes, or incisions that are red, warm, swollen, or painful
Can Rituxan cause liver failure?
Hepatitis B reactivation may cause serious liver problems including liver failure and death. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for hepatitis B infection during and for several months after you stop receiving RITUXAN HYCELA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get worsening tiredness, or yellowing of your skin or white part of your eyes during treatment with RITUXAN HYCELA
What to tell your healthcare provider before taking Rituximab?
Before receiving Rituxan, tell your healthcare provider if you: have had a severe reaction to Rituxan or a rituximab product. have a history of heart problems, irregular heartbeat, or chest pain. have lung or kidney problems. have had an infection, currently have an infection, or have a weakened immune system.
What are the symptoms of Rituxan?
Tell your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you get any of these symptoms during or after an infusion of Rituxan: Hives (red itchy welts) or rash. Itching. Swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face. Sudden cough. Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or wheezing. Weakness.
How long after Rituxan infusion can you have a reaction?
Serious infusion-related reactions can happen during your infusion or within 24 hours after your infusion of Rituxan. Your healthcare provider should give you medicines before your infusion of Rituxan to decrease your chance of having a severe infusion-related reaction.
How long after Rituxan can you use birth control?
You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with Rituxan and for 12 months after your last dose of Rituxan. Talk to your healthcare provider about effective birth control.
How long after Rituxan can you give birth?
Females who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with Rituxan and for 12 months after the last dose of Rituxan.
How to report side effects of Genentech?
Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA‐1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835‐2555.
What does it feel like to be on Rituxan?
Severe Skin and Mouth Reactions: Tell your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you get any of these symptoms at any time during your treatment with Rituxan: Painful sores or ulcers on your skin, lips, or in your mouth. Blisters.
How to contact Genentech about Rituxan Hycela?
Medicine Information Support. Ask about possible side effects and any other medical questions related to your prescribed Genentech medicine. Call us at (800) 821-8590, Monday-Friday, 5am-5pm PT. Chat with us using our live chat feature, Monday-Friday, 5am-5pm PT.
What are the symptoms of Rituxan?
Tell your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you get any of these symptoms during or after an injection of RITUXAN HYCELA: hives (red itchy welts) or rash; itching; swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face; sudden cough; shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or wheezing; weakness; dizziness or feeling faint; palpitations (feeling like your heart is racing or fluttering); chest pain; fever; chills or shaking chills.
What is DLBCL in chemo?
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) as an initial treatment in combination with CHOP or other anthracycline-based chemotherapy regimens
How to report side effects to the FDA?
Report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www .fda.gov/medwatch.
Can Rituxan cause liver failure?
Hepatitis B reactivation may cause serious liver problems including liver failure and death. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for hepatitis B infection during and for several months after you stop receiving RITUXAN HYCELA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get worsening tiredness, or yellowing of your skin or white part of your eyes during treatment with RITUXAN HYCELA.
Can rituximab cause allergic reactions?
Serious allergic reactions, and reactions due to release of certain substances by your body that can lead to death, can happen with rituximab products, including RITUXAN HYCELA. Skin reactions at or near the injection site (local), including injection site reactions can happen with RITUXAN HYCELA.
Where to report side effects of Genentech?
You may report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835- 2555.
How to contact Genentech about Rituxan Hycela?
SUPPORT. Medicine Information Support. Medical information about Genentech medicines. Call us at (800) 821-8590, Monday-Friday, 5am-5pm PT. Request a Call Back.
What are the adverse reactions to Rituxan Hycela?
The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) of RITUXAN HYCELA observed in patients with DLBCL in MabEASE were: infections, neutropenia, alopecia, nausea, and anemia.
Can rituximab cause abdominal pain?
Abdominal pain, bowel obstruction, and perforation, in some cases leading to death, can occur in patients receiving rituximab-containing products, including RITUXAN HYCELA, in combination with chemotherapy. Consider and evaluate for abdominal pain, vomiting, or related symptoms
Can rituximab cause a viral infection?
Severe, including fatal, bacterial, fungal, and new or reactivated viral infections can occur during and following the completion of therapy with rituximab-containing products, including RITUXAN HYCELA. Withhold and institute appropriate anti-infective therapy.
Is Rituxan Hycela indicated for non-malignant conditions?
RITUXAN HYCELA is not indicated for the treatment of non-malignant conditions.
What is the best premedication for rituximab?
Premedications such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl®), acetaminophen (Tylenol®), and hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef®) may be given before rituximab hyaluronidase to help prevent infusion-related side effects. Oral premedications were given in the clinical studies
How often is Rituximab given?
How often rituximab hyaluronidase is given is dependent upon the schedule of your chemotherapy regimen.
How long does it take to inject rituximab?
Rituximab hyaluronidase is injected over 5 to 7 minutes subcutaneously ( SC or SubQ or SQ) into the abdomen on Day 1 of each Cycle
What is the function of hyaluronidase?
Hyaluronidase is a naturally occurring protein in the body that increases the ability of the tissue under the skin to absorb fluid. Hyaluronidase helps absorption of rituximab when given together as an injection under the skin
Where should Rituximab be injected?
Rituximab hyaluronidase should ONLY be injected into the abdomen. No other injection site on the body should be used
Can I get rituximab hyaluronidase before I.V.?
Before getting rituximab hyaluronidase by subcutaneous administration, cancer patients receiving this must get at least one full infusion of intravenous Rituxan due to the risk of infusion reactions with the first dose. If no reactions occur, sub cutaneous rituximab hyaluronidase may be substituted for I.V. rituximab as a way to reduce the time patients need to spend in an outpatient infusion center. On occasion, it may be given in the hospital if someone is too sick. Patients are observed for side effects for at least 15 minutes after each injection.
Is there a clinical trial for B cell lymphoma?
Clinical trials may exist for b-cell lymphoma. Ask your doctor or healthcare professional if any studies are currently enrolling in your area. If not, go to clinicaltrials.gov to search for other centers offering study medications
How do I apply for the Rituxan Hycela patient assistance program?
NiceRx makes it as easy as possible for you to apply for the Rituxan Hycela patient assistance program. Begin the process by completing our enrollment application. It’s important to tell us about all medications you’re taking, including Rituxan Hycela, as well as provide details about your healthcare provider, insurance, and your household income. These details are required by the pharmaceutical manufacturers who ship your medication.
Can NiceRx help me get Rituxan Hycela if I have insurance?
When your insurance company won’t pay for your Rituxan Hycela medication, or if you have a high copay or coinsurance responsibility, NiceRx may be able to help. We may also be able to assist if you don’t have insurance.
