Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)|Rheumatoid arthritis|Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)|Granulomatosis with polyangiitis|Microscopic polyangiitis

In Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer of the white blood cells in our body also called mantle-cell lymphoma. White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections. Vortuxi Solution for Infusion lowers immune response and helps to reduce pain and inflammation. It also kills the cancer cells and helps prevent their further growth. Avoid being in crowds and wash your hands often to prevent any infections. Have plenty of fluids unless otherwise advised by the doctor not to.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Vortuxi Solution for Infusion is used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) rheumatoid arthritis blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis.Vortuxi Solution for Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of doctor. You must take it in a dose as advised by the doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.The most common side effects of this medicine include headache weakness edema infection and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood thereby increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with hepatitis B.Before taking it tell your doctor if you have heart disease liver or planning surgery or vaccination or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect or be affected by this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vortuxi Solution for Infusion. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Vortuxi Solution for Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Vortuxi Solution for Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether Vortuxi Solution for Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Vortuxi Solution for Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vortuxi Solution for Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Vortuxi Solution for Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.Use of Vortuxi Solution for Infusion is not recommended in patients with the active liver disease or those who had viral hepatitis as it can reactivate the infection.

If you miss a dose of Vortuxi Solution for Infusion please consult your doctor.\\n

Chemical Class :: Monoclonal antibody (mAb)|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: CD 20 Inhibitor

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)|Rheumatoid arthritis|Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)|Granulomatosis with polyangiitis|Microscopic polyangiitis

Headache | Weakness | Infection | Chills | Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils) | Fever | Infusion site reaction | Lymphopenia | Abdominal pain | Back pain

CAUTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR