Intheal Health | Wellness Retreat | Compare Medicine Prices Online

Cytomab 500mg Injection- 1ml

Manufactured By Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Composition Rituximab (500mg)

Package Size ( 1ml Injection in a vial )

Item requires a valid prescription

Pharmacies (5)

MRP Rs 38541.40

Sort pharmacies by

Torus

Qty:

Save up to 17% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹31989.40

Delivery: 3-4 Days (s)

Netmeds

Qty:

Save up to 15% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹32760.20

Delivery: 3-4 Days (s)

Pharmeasy

Qty:

Save up to 14% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹33145.60

Delivery: 2-3 Days (s)

1MG

Qty:

Save up to 11% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹34282.69

Delivery: 2 days

Apollo

Qty:

Save up to 6% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹36210.00

Delivery: 2 Hours (s)

Cytomab 500mg Injection- 1ml

Item requires a valid prescription

Manufactured By Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Composition Rituximab (500mg)

Package Size ( 1ml Injection in a vial )

100% Authentic
Products

Free Delivery
COD

Easy Returns &
Cancellation

Pharmacies (5)

MRP Rs 38541.40

Sort pharmacies by

Torus

Qty:

Save up to 17% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹31989.40

Delivery: 3-4 Days (s)

Netmeds

Qty:

Save up to 15% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹32760.20

Delivery: 3-4 Days (s)

Pharmeasy

Qty:

Save up to 14% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹33145.60

Delivery: 2-3 Days (s)

1MG

Qty:

Save up to 11% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹34282.69

Delivery: 2 days

Apollo

Qty:

Save up to 6% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹36210.00

Delivery: 2 Hours (s)

Information about Cytomab 500mg Injection- 1ml

Interactions / Warnings:

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy interaction:

Cytomab 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Seek immediate medical attention if you develop any severe skin and mouth reactions: painful sores or ulcers on the skin, lips, or mouth; blisters; rash; or peeling skin. Use rituximab with extreme caution in children and elderly. Rituximab may cause a serious viral infection of the brain or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy that can lead to disability or death. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any change in your mental state, decreased vision, or problems with speech or walking. Take precautions if you have or had any of the following medical conditions: hepatitis infection (rituximab could be fatal in such cases), any other infection such as (herpes, shingles, cytomegalovirus, etc.), systemic lupus erythematosus, heart problems (such as angina, palpitations or heart failure), lung disease or breathing problems, taken medicines which affect your immune system (such as chemotherapy or immune-suppressive medicines) or used certain arthritis medicines. You may be asked to stop taking medicines for high blood pressure 12 hours before you receive rituximab as it may cause a fall in the blood pressure. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury as rituximab may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. You may be monitored with regular blood tests before and during the treatment with rituximab to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Do not receive live vaccine (such as measles, mumps, rubella and others) while using rituximab, and avoid contact with anyone who has recently received a live vaccine as there are chances that the virus could be passed on to you. Use effective method of contraception while using and after 12 months after your last treatment with rituximab.

Side Effects:

Headache, Weakness, Edema (swelling), Infection, Hair loss, Itching, Chills, Febrile neutropenia, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Infusion reaction.

How to use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works:

Cytomab 500mg Injection is a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to receptors on cancer cells. Thus it flags the cancer cells for destruction by the body's immune system.

Faq for medicine:

Q: Does Cytomab work?
A: Cytomab works in most patients if taken at recommended dosage and duration

Q: Is Cytomab FDA approved?
A: Cytomab is a FDA approved drug.

Q: Is Cytomab considered chemotherapy/ a vesicant/ immunotherapy/ a biologic/ cytotoxic/ dialyzable/ cause cancer?
A: Cytomab is a biological immunotherapy which is used along with chemotherapy to treat certain cancers. It has not shown to have any vesicant or irritant properties. It can be classified as a cytotoxic since it destroys B cells

Q: Is Cytomab safe/ carcinogenic to humans/ cause low blood counts/ cause hair loss/ cause weight gain/ make you tired/ affect fertility/ cause neutropenia/cause fatigue?
A: Cytomab is safe if taken at recommended dosage and duration. As with most anti-cancer drugs, it may have certain side effects such as it can cause low blood counts, hair loss, weight gain or loss, cause fatigue and feeling of tiredness, affect fertility, cause neutropenia. Always consult your doctor before taking this medication