Ritucad: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ritucad Benefits & Uses

Ritucad is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Ritucad Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ritucad Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ritucad is used -

Moderate

Edema

Mild

Headache
Infection
Hair Loss
Cough
Rhinitis
Insomnia
Dizziness
Urticaria
Throat Irritation
Flushing

Common

Weakness

Ritucad Related Warnings

Is the use of Ritucad safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Ritucad. It is best to stop taking Ritucad immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Ritucad safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Ritucad. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Ritucad on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Ritucad. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ritucad on the Liver?

Ritucad is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Ritucad on the Heart?

Ritucad can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Ritucad with Other Drugs

Ritucad should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Clozapine

Etanercept

Moderate

Azathioprine

Betamethasone

Cisplatin

Ritucad Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ritucad unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hyperkalemia
Kidney Disease
Infections
Anemia
Heart Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Ritucad

Is this Ritucad habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Ritucad is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ritucad. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ritucad only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Ritucad for mental disorders.

No

Ritucad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ritucad

Taking Ritucad with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ritucad

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ritucad with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Rituxan (rituximab)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1106-1109

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 872

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