what is rituxan
What Is Rituxan (Rituximab)? Rituxan is the brand name of the drug rituximab, which is used to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma (a type of cancer that starts in the lymphatic system) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (a type of cancer that begins in the white blood cells). The drug is also used alone or with other medicines to treat:
Last reviewed on RxList 5/15/2015. Rituxan (rituximab) is a cancer medication 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. 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. Rituxan is administered under a physician's supervision.