Ritoxin

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 Rituxan? Ritoxin is a common misspelling of Rituxan.
 
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, or chronic lymphocytic leukemia, your healthcare provider may prescribe Rituxan® (rituximab). This drug has also been approved to treat Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). It works by binding to specific cells in the body and destroying them.
 
Rituxan comes in the form of an injection and is administered by a healthcare provider. Before using this drug, talk to your healthcare provider if you have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, any kind of infection, or certain allergies.
 
(Click Rituxan to read a full-length article that provides an overview of the medicine's effects, dosing information, and warnings and precautions. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD