Rixilta 500 Injection 50 ml

Rixilta 500 Injection is used to treat certain cancers and autoimmune conditions. Your doctor may prescribe it for the following conditions:

• Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL): Rixilta 500 Injection helps target and destroy cancer-causing white blood cells to slow down or stop the progression of the disease.
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL): This medication works alongside other therapies to reduce the number of abnormal leukaemia cells in your blood and bone marrow.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): It reduces joint pain, swelling, and physical damage in adults who have not found sufficient relief from other standard arthritis medicines.
• Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) and Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA): Rixilta 500 Injection works to reduce severe blood vessel inflammation caused by these rare, overactive immune system disorders.
• Pemphigus Vulgaris: It helps clear up severe, painful skin and mouth blisters by lowering the levels of the proteins that cause the body to attack its own skin cells.

Using Rixilta 500 Injection as prescribed helps target the cells responsible for your condition while reducing disease activity. Here are the key benefits you can expect:

• Provides targeted treatment: Specifically targets the cells causing the disease, helping to preserve healthy tissues while effectively managing the condition.
• Supports long-lasting symptom relief: Helps reduce joint pain, swelling, and damage, improving mobility and making everyday activities easier. The benefits may last for several months after a treatment course.
• Helps achieve disease remission: Can help bring certain blood cancers and autoimmune conditions into remission, reducing symptoms and supporting a better quality of life.

• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Rixilta 500 Injection will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
• Do not self-administer.

• Prioritise Infection Prevention: Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap, and avoid large crowds or close contact with anyone who is visibly sick or has a cold.
• Practice Food Safety: Since your immune system will be temporarily lowered, eat only fully cooked meats, pasteurised dairy, and thoroughly washed produce to avoid foodborne illnesses.
• Stay Well Hydrated: Drink plenty of water before and for several days after your infusion to support your kidneys as they process and clear the medication.
• Incorporate Gentle Movement: If you are treating rheumatoid arthritis, engage in low-impact activities like swimming, walking, or gentle stretching to keep your joints flexible without overworking them.
• Protect Your Skin: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors, as your skin may be more sensitive during treatment.

• Speak up during your infusion: Tell your nurse immediately if you start to feel itchy, warm, dizzy, short of breath, or if you develop a sudden cough or throat tickle.
• Avoid live vaccines: Do not receive any live vaccines (such as the nasal spray flu vaccine or MMR) while on this medication, as your immune system may not be strong enough to handle them.
• Get screened for Hepatitis B: Ensure your doctor tests your blood for hepatitis B before starting treatment, as this medicine can cause an old, inactive infection to become active again.
• Use effective birth control: Women of childbearing age must use highly effective birth control during treatment and continue using it for at least 12 months after the final infusion to prevent harm to an unborn baby.
• Check your skin daily: Report any new sores, painful blisters, or peeling areas inside your mouth or on your skin to your doctor right away.