Rituxan vs. Gazyva
- Are Gazyva and Rituxan the Same Thing?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Rituxan?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Gazyva?
- What is Rituxan?
- What is Gazyva?
- What Drugs Interact with Rituxan?
- What Drugs Interact with Gazyva?
- How Should Rituxan Be Taken?
- How Should Gazyva Be Taken?
Are Rituxan and Gazyva the Same Thing?
Rituxan (rituximab) and Gazyva (obinutuzumab) are monoclonal antibodies used to treat different kinds of cancer.
Rituxan used in combination with other cancer medicines to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Rituxan is also used in combination with another drug called methotrexate to treat symptoms of adult rheumatoid arthritis.
Gazyva is used in combination with chlorambucil to treat patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
What Are Possible Side Effects of Rituxan?
Common side effects of Rituxan include:
- headache,
- fever,
- chills,
- stomach pain,
- nausea,
- diarrhea,
- heartburn,
- flushing,
- night sweats,
- weakness,
- muscle or joint pain,
- back pain, or
- dizziness.
Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Rituxan including:
- increased thirst or urination,
- swelling of the hands or feet, or
- tingling of the hands or feet.
What Are Possible Side Effects of Gazyva?
Common side effects of Gazyva include:
- infusion reactions,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- diarrhea,
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