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WHAT IS RITUXAN?

Rituxan is a prescription medicine used in adults with another medicine called methotrexate to reduce the signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) after at least one other medicine called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonist has been used and did not work well.

People with serious infections should not receive Rituxan.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Rituxan therapy can result in serious side effects, some which can be life-threatening. These include infusion reactions, tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), severe mucocutaneous reactions, and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Other serious, potentially life threatening side effects are: hepatitis B infection that may become active again, serious infections, heart problems and low blood cell counts.

Common side effects include infections and infusion reactions.

Before treatment with Rituxan, patients should tell their doctor if they have an infection, including one that will not go away or keeps coming back.

If patients experience any symptoms or side effects during or after Rituxan treatment, they should seek immediate medical attention.

For additional important safety information please see the Rituxan full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNINGS and Medication Guide.

Talking Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments With Your Doctor

An important part of managing your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is finding a treatment that can give you the results you need. The fact is, not every treatment works the same for everyone, which can make finding the right treatment a difficult task. The best thing you can do is to stay informed, consider your treatment options, and speak openly with your doctor.

I mostly want to know if I look like a candidate. I really do put my faith in my doctor.

Kathy—
living with RA since 1998
taking Rituxan since 2006

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Find the right treatment for your Rheumatoid Arthritis

Download this doctor discussion guide and bring it to your next appointment. It will help you and your doctor evaluate your current treatment and decide if there may be a more appropriate treatment for your RA. Just be sure to consider the risks and benefits of each treatment option and to weigh them carefully with your doctor.