Medicine Details
Brand name – Maball
Generic name – Rituximab
Salt composition – Rituximab
Manufacturer – Hetero
Dosage form – Injection
Packaging – Vial
Indication – Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), Rheumatoid arthritis, Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
Storage – Store in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C)
Strength – 500mg
Prescription required – Yes
Description
Maball (Rituximab) Injection is used in the treatment of non-hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), rheumatoid arthritis, and blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia). It is an injection given under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider. The active ingredient of Maball injection is Rituximab. It is available in the strength of 500 mg. It is a genetically engineered chimeric murine/human monoclonal antibody, which is directed against the CD20 antigen found on the surface of normal and malignant B lymphocytes.
Pharmacodynamics
Maball 100mg injection links to the CD20 antigen on normal and malignant B-cells. Therefore, the essential immune security of the body is initiated to attack and then to kill the marked B-cells. Stem cells in the bone marrow grow into various cell types. They do not have the CD20 antigen. After the treatment, CD20 antigen allows the multiplication of healthy B-cells.
Contraindications
Maball injection is not indicated for use in patients who have a known allergy to any of the ingredients of this medicine.
Alternate Brands
- Reditux 500mg Injection
- Reditux RA Injection
- Rituxem 500mg Injection
- Toritz T 500mg Injection
- Enfiera 500mg Injection
Side Effects
- Weakness
- Headache
- Fever
- Chills
- Hair loss
- Infection
- Low red blood cell count
- Low white blood cell count
- Low platelet count
- Itching
- Skin rash
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Sore throat
- Cough
This injection is given under the supervision of a professional healthcare provider. Make sure to have a word with your healthcare provider regarding your medical condition and medical history. Also, give access to the list of medicines you already take.
Missed Dose
In case you miss a dose, make sure to consult your healthcare provider in order to get proper guidance.
Overdose
Seek immediate medical attention.
Warning And Precautions
- Firstly, tell your healthcare provider about your medical condition and most importantly, your medical history (along with the list of medicines you already take).
- During pregnancy, Maball may be unsafe for use. It may cause fatal harm to the developing baby. Make sure to consult your healthcare provider for the same.
- During breastfeeding, Maball should be taken only if the healthcare provider prescribes it.
