Hyaluronidase and rituximab and Marvelon 21

• Generic Name: hyaluronidase / rituximab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Rituxan Hycela

Hyaluronidase is a genetically designed protein.

Rituximab is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Hyaluronidase and rituximab is a combination medicine used to treat follicular lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, or chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Hyaluronidase and rituximab is sometimes used together with other cancer medicines.

Hyaluronidase and rituximab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Azurette, Cyclessa, Desogen, Isibloom, Kariva, Mircette, Reclipsen, Cyred

Desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol combination is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a birth control pill that contains two types of hormones, desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol, and when taken properly, prevents pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization (pregnancy) is prevented.

No contraceptive method is 100 percent effective. Birth control methods such as having surgery to become sterile or not having sex are more effective than birth control pills. Discuss your options for birth control with your doctor.

This medicine does not prevent HIV infection or other sexually transmitted diseases. It will not help as emergency contraception, such as after unprotected sexual contact.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.