Pronounced: (rye-TUX-ih-mab)
Rituxan IV Overdose
Table of Contents
- Uses and How to Use
- >>Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents should call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents should call a provincial poison control center.
Rituxan IV Missed Dose
For the best possible benefit, it is important to receive each scheduled dose of this medication as directed. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Rituxan IV Notes
Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., complete blood count, platelet count, electrolytes, hepatitis B virus, kidney/liver function) may be performed to monitor for side effects and response to treatment.
Rituxan IV Storage
Store unopened vials in the refrigerator between 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Discard any unused liquid left in the vial after mixing. Do not freeze or shake the vials.
Store the mixed solution in the refrigerator at 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C ) for up to 24 hours. Protect from light. Do not freeze. The mixed solution is stable for an additional 24 hours at room temperature if protected from direct sunlight. Discard the mixed solution after 24 hours.
Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
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