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Product introductionVortuxi Solution for Infusion is used in the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), rheumatoid arthritis, blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia), granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis.

Vortuxi Solution for Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of doctor. You must take it in a dose as advised by the doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, weakness, edema, infection, and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with hepatitis B.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or planning surgery or vaccination or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Vortuxi Solution for Infusion

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
• Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
• Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
• Microscopic polyangiitis

Benefits of Vortuxi Solution for InfusionIn Granulomatosis with polyangiitisGranulomatosis with polyangiitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels of the ears, nose, throat, lungs, and kidneys. In this condition, the blood flow to these areas may be reduced and it can lead to their damage. Vortuxi Solution for Infusion helps reduce inflammation, pain and swelling and prevents further damage. This improves your quality of life.show moreSide effects of Vortuxi Solution for InfusionMost side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about themCommon side effects of Vortuxi

• Headache
• Weakness
• Infection
• Chills
• Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
• Fever
• Infusion site reaction
• Lymphopenia
• Abdominal pain
• Back pain

How to use Vortuxi Solution for InfusionYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.How Vortuxi Solution for Infusion worksVortuxi Solution for Infusion is a monoclonal antibody. It works by targeting the unwanted activity of immune cells (B cells) in rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers.