Rituximab
Trade Names:
Rituxan®
Possible Uses:
Use to treat non-Hodgkin's B-Cell lymphomas that express the CD-20 receptor on the tumor. The drug can also be used to treat graft vs host disease.
Also approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Drug Interactions:
Echinacea
Possible Side Effects:
Possible severe reactions during the infusion; mild nausea or vomiting,decreased white blood cells and platelets.
Weakness,dizziness, anxiety, low blood pressure, diarrhea, back pain, muscle aches.
Reactivation of previous viral infections. Last updated on 02/01/2010
