Rituximab: What Is Rituximab
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What is rituximab?
Rituximab is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Rituximab is used in combination with other cancer medicines to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Rituximab is also used in combination with another drug called methotrexate to treat symptoms of adult rheumatoid arthritis.
Rituximab may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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