OBINUTUZUMAB

Overview

OBINUTUZUMAB is a Schedule H drug.
Obinutuzumab is a monoclonal antibody that affects the actions of the body’s immune system. Obinutuzumab strengthens your immune system to help your body fight against tumor cells.
Obinutuzumab is used in combination with another cancer medicine called chlorambucil to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Obinutuzumab is also used in combination with other cancer medicines to treat follicular lymphoma (a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma), or to help delay the progression of this disease.

Usage

OBINUTUZUMAB is generally used to treat: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Follicular Lymphoma

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Common Side-Effects

OBINUTUZUMAB : Hyperkalemia, Hypocalcemia, Hypokalemia, Hypophosphatasia, Neutropenia, Back Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Tightness, Chills, Cough, Fever, Head Headache, Hoarse Voice, Nausea, Pale Skin, Throat Soreness, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Right Foot Swelling, Left Foot Swelling

Serious Side-Effects

OBINUTUZUMAB : Lower Back Pain, Pain With Urination, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful)

Rare Side-Effects

OBINUTUZUMAB : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness

Disease Interactions

OBINUTUZUMAB can interfere with: Hepatitis, Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection

Technical Classification

OBINUTUZUMAB is categorized as: CD20 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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