RA Support Center

RA Treatment – for Today and through 6 Months Away

Finding the right rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment can be a challenge. The fact is, not all treatments work the same for everyone. You may have tried RA treatments that worked for other people but found that they didn't work well for you.

Because Rituxan works differently from other treatments, it may provide RA symptom improvement for people who have been disappointed with their results while taking other RA treatments.

In fact, 1 course of treatment (2 infusions) with Rituxan provides lasting improvement in pain and symptoms through 6 months. Rituxan also protects joints by slowing the damage of RA.

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Protect Joints by Slowing the Damage of RA

RA's attack on your body's joints can cause the surrounding bone and cartilage to weaken over time. As a result, your joints may feel stiff, achy, and swollen. But even if you don't experience these types of symptoms, your RA may still be causing permanent damage to your joints.

In clinical trials, people taking Rituxan for 1 year were shown to have significantly reduced their rate of joint damage. And these were people who hadn't responded well to other RA treatments. So, start improving your outlook for what the future may hold.

INDICATION STATEMENT

Rituxan® (rituximab) in combination with methotrexate is indicated to reduce signs and symptoms and to slow the progression of structural damage in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had inadequate response to one or more TNF antagonist therapies.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Rituxan can cause the following serious side effects, some of which could be life threatening: progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), infusion reactions, tumor lysis syndrome(TLS), and severe skin reactions. Other serious 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, throat irritation or tightness. If you experience any symptoms or side effects during or after Rituxan treatment, seek immediate medical attention.

Please see full Prescribing Information and the Medication Guide for additional important information.

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