What is Rituxan Hycela: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Rituxan Hycela

• Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin. It is usually given in the stomach area.

• Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

• Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin. It is usually given in the stomach area.

• Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

• Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

• Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

What to do if you miss a dose of Rituxan Hycela

Rituxan Hycela contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to rituximab or hyaluronidase, or if you are pregnant.

Rituxan Hycela warnings

• Injection routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant during treatment with this medicine and for at least 12 months after the last dose.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious skin reactionsHepatitis B infection reactivationProgressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (a brain infection that can be life-threatening)Infusion reactions, which could be severeTumor lysis syndrome (electrolyte and metabolic problem that can be life-threatening)Increased risk for infectionChanges in heart rhythmKidney problemsBowel problems (including blockage and perforation)

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart disease, lung problems (including lung tumor), electrolyte imbalance, an infection, or a history of hepatitis B infection or heart rhythm problems.

• Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after the last dose.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Rituxan Hycela interactions

• This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.