Paclitaxel protein-bound and Rituximab Intravenous

• Generic Name: paclitaxel protein-bound
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Abraxane

Paclitaxel protein-bound is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Paclitaxel protein-bound is used to treat cancer of the breast, lung, or pancreas.

Paclitaxel protein-bound is sometimes given with other cancer medicines.

Paclitaxel protein-bound may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: rituximab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Rituxan, Truxima

Rituximab injection is used alone or together with other medicines to treat a type of cancer called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). It helps the immune system destroy cancer cells. Rituximab injection is a monoclonal antibody.

Rituximab injection is used together with other medicines (eg, fludarabine cyclophosphamide) to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Rituximab injection is used together with methotrexate to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It helps to keep joint damage from getting worse after other medicines (eg, adalimumab, etanercept, or infliximab) did not work well.

Rituximab injection is used together with steroids to treat granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). These are immune disorders that cause blood vessels to be inflamed.

Rituximab injection is also used to treat moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris (PV), an immune disorder that causes painful blisters on the skin and mucous membranes.

Rituximab is to be administered only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.