Rituximab

What is Rituximab?

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Rituximab is a medication in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies and given by infusion. It is used in the treatment of non-Hodgkins lymphoma and also in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

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How do members experience Rituximab?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Rheumatoid arthritis 886 51
Neuromyelitis optica 194 44
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia 166 11
Multiple sclerosis 164 91
Follicular lymphoma 66 10

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fatigue 35
Nausea 26
Headaches 11
Hair loss 7
Tiredness 6
Joint pain 5

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 40
Moderate 47
Mild 85
None 98

Member evaluations

DrKarentheShrink

evaluated on Mar 25, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for systemic lupus erythematosus: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

gordis56

evaluated on May 01, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for rheumatoid arthritis: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

katdex

evaluated on Nov 22, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for neuromyelitis optica: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Moderate
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