Plavix and Rituxan

• Generic Name: clopidogrel
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Plavix

Plavix (clopidogrel) prevents platelets in your blood from sticking together to form an unwanted blood clot that could block an artery.

Plavix is used to lower your risk of having a stroke, blood clot, or serious heart problem after you've had a heart attack, severe chest pain (angina), or circulation problems.

Plavix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: rituximab
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Rituxan, Truxima

Rituxan (rituximab) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. It is also used to treat other non-cancer conditions.

Rituxan is an intravenous (IV) infusion given by a healthcare professional. It is a prescription medicine used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat the following conditions:

• non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia in adults;

• rheumatoid arthritis in adults;

• granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis (rare disorders that cause inflammation of blood vessels and other tissues in the body) in adults and children 2 years of age and older; or

• pemphigus vulgaris (a severe autoimmune reaction that causes blisters and breakdown of the skin and mucous membranes) in adults.