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For Family and Friends

Caring for a Family Member or Friend With Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Caring for a friend or loved one with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) can be a challenge—an important and rewarding one.

This section provides some of the information you may need to give support to someone with NHL, and also explains where to find support and helpful resources. Explore:

This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor. Discuss with your doctor any questions you have about your medical condition or your treatment.

INDICATIONS and IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

RITUXAN® is indicated for the treatment of patients with:

  • Relapsed or refractory, low-grade or follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL as a single agent
  • Previously untreated follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL in combination with CVP chemotherapy
  • Non-progressing (including stable disease), low-grade, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL, as a single agent, after first-line CVP chemotherapy
  • Previously untreated diffuse large B-cell, CD20-positive NHL in combination with CHOP or other anthracycline-based chemotherapy regimens

Important Safety Information

RITUXAN® can cause serious side effects, some of which can be life-threatening, including: progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), infusion reactions, tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), and severe skin reactions. Other serious and life-threatening side effects with RITUXAN include: hepatitis B virus reactivation, heart problems, infections, and stomach and bowel problems. Common side effects during RITUXAN infusions include: fever, headache, chills and shakes, nausea, itching, hives, cough, sneezing, and throat irritation or tightness.

Tell your doctor about any side effects that bother you or that do not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects with RITUXAN. Ask your doctor for more information.

Please read the Medication Guide in HTML or PDF versions and the full prescribing information for more information.