VORTUXI 500MG INJECTION

Vortuxi 500mg injection contains the active ingredient of the drug rituximab. It is used to treat various diseases in adults. It can be used by itself or with other medicines to treat non-hodgkin’s Lymphoma (cancer that affects B-lymphocytes, which are white blood cells) as well as chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (the most frequent form of cancer that targets B-cells). It is also used to treat moderate-to-severe arthritis (a form of arthritis in which the immune system targets the cells in the body of its joints) when combined with methotrexate for adults. Other uses include granulomatosis, polyangiitis or microscopic angiitis (inflammation of blood vessels which predominantly affects the lungs and kidneys) in children and adults two years old and over. It can also treat moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris (an auto-immune condition that can cause painful pimples on the skin and the lining of the mouth, nose, throat and genitals.
Vortuxi 500mg injection is a part of the class of medicines known as monoclonal anti-CD20 antibodies. Avoid taking this medication if you are allergic to rituximab or any other ingredient in this medicine, suffer from a weak immune system, or have an active disease. Inform your physician if you suffer from heart disease, failure, or breathing difficulties before starting the treatment. Consult your physician if you’ve ever suffered a hepatitis B infection since the infection could reactivate in a handful of cases and is sometimes severe. The use of breastfeeding and pregnant women is not recommended while receiving this treatment.
Common adverse effects of Vortuxi 500 mg injection are blood infections and red blood cells, decreased red blood cells, and dizziness. Other side effects include swelling of the body and face, itchy face, diarrhoea, sweating and high or low blood pressure. Make sure you are using effective contraceptives during treatment as well as 12 months after the last dose if you do become pregnant. This medication may trigger severe reactions to an infusion within 24 hours after administration. Inform your doctor or a healthcare professional if you encounter any infusion reactions, for example, an increase in blood pressure and chest pains, headaches, breathing problems, vomiting, skin rashes, or throat swelling.