Rituximab-arrx (Riabni)

Note: this is an FDA-approved biosimilar. The information below is reproduced from the Rituximab (Rituxan) page, except for the details of FDA indication.

General information

Class/mechanism: Anti-CD20 antibody, chimeric murine/human monoclonal IgG1 kappa, which binds to CD20 (human B-lymphocyte-restricted differentiation antigen, Bp35), which is expressed on B-cells. The Fc domain recruits immune effector functions to mediate B-cell lysis. Possible mechanisms of cell lysis include complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) and antibody-dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).
Route: IV
Extravasation: neutral

Rituximab (Rituxan) desensitization protocol

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Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

To be completed

Also known as

Brand names: Riabni

References

[1] Rituximab (Rituxan) patient drug information (Chemocare)

[2] Rituximab (Rituxan) patient drug information (UpToDate)

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