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Vortuxi 500 mg Injection is used to treat Non-Hodgkin's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, granulomatosis and pemphigus vulgaris. It contains Rituximab, which works by inhibiting the DNA and RNA transcription that is essential for cancer cell growth. This helps prevent the growth and further spread of cancerous or non-cancerous cells. On the other hand, It works by interfering with the immune system process that causes inflammation in the joint tissues. Thus, it reduces pain and inflammation and prevents joint damage and disease progression over time.
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Vortuxi 500 mg Injection belongs to a class of medicines called monoclonal antibodies used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin’s disease and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. This medicine is also used in treating rheumatoid arthritis in combination with methotrexate and granulomatosis in combination with glucocorticoids. It is also used to treat Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV) and mature B-cell acute leukaemia (B-AL).
Vortuxi 500 mg Injection contains Rituximab, which works by inhibiting the DNA and RNA transcription that is essential for cancer cell growth. This helps prevent the growth and further spread of cancerous or non-cancerous cells. On the other hand, Vortuxi 500 mg Injection works by interfering with the immune system process that causes inflammation in the joint tissues. Thus, it reduces pain and inflammation and prevents joint damage and disease progression over time
Vortuxi 500 mg Injection may cause certain side effects, such as pale skin, painful urination, night sweats, flushing, back pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, mouth sores, peeling of skin, injection site reactions and pain at the site of injection. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Vortuxi 500 mg Injection is a parenteral preparation. A trained healthcare professional will administer it. Hence, do not self-administer.
Vortuxi 500 mg Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, including current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Also, inform your doctor if you have liver/kidney disease, hepatitis B virus infection, cardiac disorders, any active infections, or gastrointestinal disorders before receiving this injection. Vortuxi 500 mg Injection may cause bowel obstruction and perforation, reactivation of Hepatitis B infection, Cardiac arrhythmias, tumour lysis syndrome, and angina in some patients. Hence, careful monitoring should be done during the entire treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
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Vortuxi 500 mg Injection contains Rituximab, which belongs to the class of monoclonal antibodies. It works by inhibiting the DNA and RNA transcription that is essential for cancer cell growth. This helps prevent the growth and further spread of cancerous or non-cancerous cells. On the other hand, Vortuxi 500 mg Injection works by interfering with the immune system process that causes inflammation in the joint tissues. Thus, it reduces pain and inflammation and prevents joint damage and disease progression over time.
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Vortuxi 500 mg Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, including current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform your doctor if you have liver/kidney disease, hepatitis B Virus infection, cardiac disorders, any active infections, or gastrointestinal disorders. Vortuxi 500 mg Injection may cause bowel obstruction and perforation, reactivation of Hepatitis B infection, Cardiac arrhythmias, tumour lysis syndrome (tumour cells release their contents into the bloodstream), and angina in some patients. Hence, careful monitoring should be done during the entire treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
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It is not known if alcohol interacts with Vortuxi 500 mg Injection. Please consult the doctor.
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If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Vortuxi 500 mg Injection. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
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If you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before receiving Vortuxi 500 mg Injection. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
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Vortuxi 500 mg Injection will be administered in the hospital setting. Hence, avoid driving.
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If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Vortuxi 500 mg Injection. A dose adjustment of this medicine or a suitable alternative may be advised based on your condition.
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If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving Vortuxi 500 mg Injection. A dose adjustment of this medicine or a suitable alternative may be advised based on your condition.
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Vortuxi 500 mg Injection will be given to the children only if needed. If administered, careful monitoring of the child is needed.
Vortuxi 500 mg Injection is used to treat Non-Hodgkin’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, granulomatosis and pemphigus vulgaris.
Vortuxi 500 mg Injection contains Rituximab, which works by inhibiting the DNA and RNA transcription that is essential for cancer cell growth.
Vortuxi 500 mg Injection may cause bowel obstruction and perforation, reactivation of Hepatitis B infection, Cardiac arrhythmias, tumour lysis syndrome, and angina in some patients. Hence, inform your oncologist about your complete medical history, including current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Vortuxi 500 mg Injection contains the active substance rituximab. This is a type of protein called a monoclonal antibody.
The common side effects of Vortuxi 500 mg Injection are pale skin, painful urination, night sweats, flushing, back pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, mouth sores, peeling of skin, injection site reactions and pain at the site of injection. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
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