Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: peripheral edema.
GI: diarrhea, HEPATITIS B VIRUS REACTIVATION, IMMUNE-MEDIATED COLITIS.
Hemat: neutropenia.
MS: back pain.
Neuro: depression, PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY (PML).
Resp: cough.
Misc: infection, infusion reactions (including anaphylaxis), MALIGNANCY (PRIMARILY BREAST CANCER).
Drug-Drug:
Therapeutic Classification: anti-multiple sclerosis agents
Pharmacologic Classification: monoclonal antibodies
Absorption: IV administration results in complete bioavailability.
Distribution: Binds specifically to CD20 binding sites on B lymphocytes.
Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.
Half-life: 26 days.
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