Cytomab 500 Mg Injection 1 Ml

Cytomab Injection is an anticancer medicine used for the treatment of blood cancers. It contains rituximab as its active medicine. Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody, it works by targetting the unwanted activity of blood cells. This helps in managing cancer.

Dosage

Overdose

• Your doctor or nurse will give Cytomab Injection. Therefore, it is less likely that you shall receive more of this medicine. If you experience the symptoms right after taking the injection, seek medical help.

Missed a Dose

You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the injection should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody, it works by targetting the unwanted activity of blood cells. Thss helps in managing cancer.

Directions for Use

• Cytomab Injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection.
• Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Cytomab Injection during pregnancy?

Cytomab Injection should be avoided in pregnancy. During treatment with this injection and after 6 months and at least 12 months afterwards women of childbearing potential are advised to use an effective method of contraception.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Cytomab Injection while breastfeeding?

Cytomab Injection should not be used while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Cytomab Injection?

It is highly unlikely that Cytomab Injection will affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Cytomab Injection?

No known interactions with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have ever had or might now have a hepatitis infection.
• You have heart problems (such as angina, palpitations or heart failure) or breathing problems
• You have any vaccine scheduled

Contraindications

If you are allergic to rituximab or any of the other ingredients of Cytomab Injection If you have any active infections If your immune system is weak If you have any heart disease

Side effects

• Nausea
• Rash
• Pruritis
• Headache
• Fever
• Bacterial, viral infections
• Neutropenia

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way the Cytomab Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Storage and disposal

• Store in a refrigerator (2 °C – 8 °C). Keep the container in the outer carton in order to protect it from light.
• Keep it out of the reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of Cytomab Injection?

Cytomab Injection is an anticancer medicine that is used for the treatment of blood cancers.

What is the composition of Cytomab Injection?

• Cytomab Injection is a anticancer medicine containing rituximab as its active medicine. Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody, it works by targetting the unwanted activity of blood cells. This helps in managing cancer.