Blink 7 EYE DROPS contains Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, which belongs to the group of medicines called Demulcents. It is used to alleviate dry eye conditions by substituting tear fluid in affected individuals. It is also used to provide temporary relief from burning irritation from dryness of the eye. Blink 7 EYE DROPS is not recommended for use in patients allergic to hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. It is also not recommended for use if you are undergoing any surgery. Before administering Blink 7 EYE DROPS, inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses. Blink 7 EYE DROPS should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in children and elderly patients. Consult your doctor before using. The most common side effects of administering Blink 7 EYE DROPS are eye irritation/redness, itchy eyes, blurred vision, and/or eye pain. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen. Uses Of Blink 7 EYE DROPS Alleviates dry eye conditions Provides temporary relief from burning sensation due to dryness of eye How Blink 7 EYE DROPS Works Blink 7 EYE DROPS is a hydrophilic polymer that works by crosslinking on the eye surface, resulting in increased tear clearance time and promoting eye lubrication, thus providing relief from symptoms associated with eye dryness in affected individuals. How to use Blink 7 EYE DROPS Use Blink 7 EYE DROPS as advised by your physician. It is for ophthalmic use only. Place the recommended number of gel drops inside the lower eyelid by squeezing the container. Do not use this product if its colour changes or becomes cloudy. Do not touch the container tip to avoid any contamination. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. Side Effects Of Blink 7 EYE DROPS Common Eye irritation/redness Blurred vision Itchy eye Eye pain

Nodosis GST Tablet is an antacid used in the treatment of indigestion, metabolic acidosis and used as an alkalinizing agent. It acts as a buffer that helps neutralize excess acid and restore a healthier pH level in the body. Nodosis GST Tablet relieves irritation by producing carbon dioxide which neutralizes the acid present in the stomach. It also increases the pH of blood and urine, thereby correcting acid indigestion, heartburn. Additionally, it helps in the removal of toxic substances from the body in certain types of poisoning. Nodosis GST Tablet may be taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Excessive intake may cause electrolyte imbalance leading to unwanted side effects. Keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.

Nodosis Tablet is an antacid used in the treatment of indigestion, metabolic acidosis and used as an alkalinizing agent. It acts as a buffer that helps neutralize excess acid and restore a healthier pH level in the body. Nodosis Tablet relieves irritation by producing carbon dioxide which neutralizes the acid present in the stomach. It also increases the pH of blood and urine, thereby correcting acid indigestion, heartburn. Additionally, it helps in the removal of toxic substances from the body in certain types of poisoning. Nodosis Tablet may be taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Excessive intake may cause electrolyte imbalance leading to unwanted side effects. Keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.

Dobier S 50mg Injection Salt: Dobutamine (50mg) INTRODUCTION ABOUT DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION contains Dobutamine which belongs to the group of medicines called Cardiac Stimulants. It is used to improve heart functions. It restores heartbeat and blood pressure to normal levels among patients undergoing open heart surgery and in patients having heart failure or any other severe heart conditions that reduces heart rate (such as shock or cardiomyopathies (enlargement of heart muscles)). It can also be used as an alternative to exercise during stress testing (a procedure used to detect heart problems). DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION is suitable for use both in adults and in children (including infants). Before receiving DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have asthma or any other respiratory disorders. You must also inform your doctor if you have any allergic conditions or low blood volume as a precaution. DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION is not suitable for stress testing in patients having any heart or blood vessels disorders that hinder blood flow. It is also not recommended for use in pregnant and in breastfeeding women unless considered necessary by the physician. The most common side effects of receiving DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION are fast heartbeat, headache, high or low blood pressure, shortness of breath, inflammation at the injection site, nausea and urge to pass urine. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsens. USES OF DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION Improves heart functions by restoring normal heartbeat and blood pressure Manage heart failure Manage shock (cardiogenic or septic shock) Manage any heart conditions that may result in poor circulation around the body (such as cardiomyopathies, open heart surgery) Used as an alternative to exercise during stress testing HOW DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION WORKS DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION is a cardiac stimulant. It stimulates the heart and improves heart functions. It helps your heart to work more effectively by strengthening the pumping action of the heart. It also improves blood circulation around the body by expanding the blood vessels present all over the body. DIRECTIONS FOR USE DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION will be given only by a doctor or by a trained healthcare professional into the vein (intravenously). Your doctor will decide the correct dose, duration of therapy and site of administration for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION COMMON increased heart rate chest pain abnormal heartbeat, palpitations high or low blood pressure narrowing of the blood vessels headache wheezing, shortness of breath increase in WBC count in blood increased bleeding tendency urge to pass urine nausea skin rash fever inflammation at the injection site HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS Headache: Try to take rest. Apply a pain-relieving balm on your forehead. If the symptom does not improve, consult with your doctor. Nausea: Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if your symptom worsens. Skin rash: Avoid hot showers because hot water can irritate your skin further. Do not scratch the affected area. Use protective clothing when going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult your doctor if your skin rash worsens. Inflammation at the site of injection: Place an ice pack on the injected site. Do not move the affected area frequently. If the symptom worsens, consult your doctor. WARNING & PRECAUTIONS PREGNANCY DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving this medicine if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby. BREASTFEEDING DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving this medicine if you are breastfeeding. DRIVING AND USING MACHINES Do not drive or operate any machines if your ability is affected by DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION. ALLERGY Do not receive DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Dobutamine. LUNGS DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with asthma or any allergic or respiratory conditions. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. HEART DISEASE DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients who have narrowing of blood vessels supplying the heart (coronary artery stenosis) or other heart disorders. It should be used with caution in patients with other heart problems (such as coronary artery disease, or acute heart failure). Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. OTHERS DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: have low blood volume (hypovolaemia) have any disorders in the blood vessels that hinders blood flow Before receiving DOBIER S 50MG INJECTION, inform your physician if you:

INTRODUCTION ABOUT VALCYTE 450MG TABLET VALCYTE 450MG TABLET contains Valganciclovir which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiviral agents. It is used in adults (with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) to manage cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina of the eye which generally cause vision problems and blindness. VALCYTE 450MG TABLET is also used in adults and children to manage cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection who are not infected with CMV or who had received an organ transplant from someone who earlier had CMV infection. VALCYTE 450MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic (hypersensitive) to Valganciclovir, and/or Ganciclovir. Before taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET, inform your doctor if are undergoing radiotherapy/hemodialysis, and/or suffer from low red blood cell, white blood cell or platelets, kidney/liver problems. VALCYTE 450MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is clearly necessary since it may cause harm to the unborn baby. It is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. VALCYTE 450MG TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above) after consulting the doctor. The most common side effects of taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET are oral thrush (fungal infection), headache, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens. USES OF VALCYTE 450MG TABLET Manage cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina of the eye in adult patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Prevents cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection who are not infected with CMV or in patients who had received an organ transplant from someone who earlier had CMV infection HOW VALCYTE 450MG TABLET WORKS VALCYTE 450MG TABLET works by managing the multiplication of virus in human cells by decreasing its growth which results in inhibition of production of new virus thus managing and managing the spread of infection to other parts of the body in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Take VALCYTE 450MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF VALCYTE 450MG TABLET COMMON thrush & oral thrush (fungal infection) upper respiratory tract infection such as sinusitis, tonsillitis headache cough, shortness of breath abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss eczema (skin inflammation) tiredness, fever influenza signs of urine infection such as fever, passing urine more often, and/or pain (while passing urine) skin infection signs of mild allergic reaction such as red, itchy skin feeling depressed, anxious or confused trouble sleeping feeling numb/weak in hands/feet changes in sense of touch, tingling/tickling/pricking/burning sensation altered taste, chills eye inflammation/pain or sight problems ear pain signs of low blood pressure such as feeling dizzy/faint difficulty while swallowing constipation, wind, indigestion, stomach pain, swelling of abdomen mouth ulcers night sweats itching, rash hair loss back pain, muscle/joint pain, muscle spasms feeling dizzy, weak/generally unwell UNCOMMON feeling agitated tremor/shaking deafness irregular heartbeat red itchy welt, dry skin blood in urine chest pain RARE Stop taking VALCYTE 450MG TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) such as raised, itchy skin rash, sudden swelling of throat, face, lips/mouth resulting in difficulty while swallowing/breathing, and/or sudden swelling of the hands, feet/ankles. signs of infection (due to low white blood cell count) such as sore throat, mouth ulcer, and/or fever signs of low red blood cell count such as shortness of breath, tiredness, palpitation, and/or pale skin signs of blood infection (sepsis) such as fever, chills, palpitation, confusion, and/or slurred speech signs of low platelet count such as bleeding/bruising, blood in urine/stools, and/or bleeding from gums severely low blood cell count pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas) associated with severe stomach pain fits hallucinations abnormal thoughts/feelings, losing contact with reality failure of kidney function HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS Constipation Try to eat high-fiber foods such as vegetables, cereals, fresh fruit, and drink plenty of water. Involve in regular exercise (such as going for a daily walk or run) and if this does not help, consult and inform your doctor for receiving alternate managements for constipation.

INTRODUCTION ABOUT TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION contains Paclitaxel which belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines called Taxanes. TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION is used to manage ovarian and breast cancer as a first line of therapy and as a second line of management when platinum containing medicines (such as cisplatin) or anthracyclines are insufficient to manage the disease in affected individuals. TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION is also used to manage advanced NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer) when surgery/radiation therapy is not suitable. The medicine is also indicated for use to manage AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma when other managements (such as anthracyclines) are insufficient to manage the disease in affected individuals. TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to paclitaxel and polyoxyethylated castor oil. It is also not recommended for use in patients with few white blood cells count and serious & uncontrolled infection. The medicine is also not used in patients suffering from severe liver disease. Before receiving TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you had previously received radiation to your chest and/or suffering from thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)/acute infections (such as herpes zoster, chickenpox, herpes), kidney problems (such as chronic kidney disease), liver problems (such as mild/moderate hepatic impairment) and/or heart problems (such as severe coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction and arrhythmias). TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Women of child-bearing potential should use effective contraception method while receiving TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION which should be continued for next-6 months after completing the management. The medicine is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION is also not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). The medicine can be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after consulting the doctor. The most common side effects of receiving TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION are minor allergic reactions (such as flushing, rash, itching), shortness of breath, sore throat/mouth ulcers, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of hair. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen. USES OF TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION Manage ovarian and breast cancer. Manage advanced NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer) Manage AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma in affected individuals. HOW TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION WORKS TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION works by interfering with the microtubule structures in the cell (substance which aids cancer cells to divide and multiply) thus inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and managing its spread in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USE TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF TAXONAB 100MG INJECTION COMMON minor allergic reactions such as flushing, rash and/or itching infections such as upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infection shortness of breath sore throat/mouth ulcers, sore and red mouth diarrhea, nausea, vomiting loss of hair pain in the muscles, cramps, joints fever, severe chills, headache, dizziness, tiredness, looking pale bleeding, bruising more easily than normal signs of peripheral neuropathy such as numbness, tingling/weakness in arms and legs temporary mild nail change and skin changes reactions at injection sites such as localized swelling, pain and/or redness of the skin. UNCOMMON septic shock (severe drop in blood pressure) due to infections racing heartbeat, rapid beating of the heart, respiratory distress, heart attack, heart block fatigue, sweating, fainting, significant allergic reactions, phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue and/or throat back pain, chest pain, pain around hands and feet, chills, abdominal pain. RARE febrile neutropenia (type of fever) due to low white blood cell count associated with fever and increased risk of infection motor neuropathy (disease that affects your body’s motor nerves) pulmonary embolism (blockade of lung artery), lung fibrosis (damaged/scarred lung tissue), interstitial pneumonia (scarring of lung tissue), pleural effusion (build of fluid between lungs and chest) bowel obstruction, bowel perforation, inflammation of colon, inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) skin redness peritonitis (inflammation of abdominal layer) fever, dehydration, weakness anaphylactic reactions (life threatening allergic reaction). HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS Diarrhea: Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on your own to manage diarrhea. Consult your doctor and inform them if the symptom gets worse.

INTRODUCTION ABOUT I DOX 20MG INJECTION I DOX 20MG INJECTION contains Doxorubicin which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-cancer agents. It is used to manage certain types of cancers. It is used either alone or along with other anti-cancer medicines. Cancer is a disease in which some of the cells of the body grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Before receiving I DOX 20MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have or ever had heart disease, either before or during radiotherapy, had or having live or live-attenuated vaccinations, are currently taking or have recently taken Trastuzumab (used in the management of certain cancers). There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Consult your doctor during breast-feeding before starting management with this medicine as it may pass through the breast milk and possibly harm your child. Consult your doctor for advice before receiving the medicine. The most common side effects of I DOX 20MG INJECTION are infection, lack of appetite, inflammation in the mouth, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, reddening, swelling, pain, numbness and tingling in the palms and feet may also occur whilst being managed with this medicine. Hair loss is very common and may be quite severe, beard growth may stop in men, fever, feeling weak, chills, abnormal ECG (electrical trace of the heart) results, raised levels of liver enzymes (as detected by a blood test) can determine if the medicine is having an abnormal effect on your liver, weight increased in patients with early breast cancer. USES OF I DOX 20MG INJECTION Used to manage certain types of cancer HOW I DOX 20MG INJECTION WORKS I DOX 20MG INJECTION works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in the DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. On the other hand, this also forms harmful chemicals (free radicals) which cause damage to the DNA. This slowdown the growth of cancer cells and eventually works against them. DIRECTIONS FOR USE I DOX 20MG INJECTION will be administered intravenously (IV) into the vein by your doctor or nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF I DOX 20MG INJECTION COMMON infection lack of appetite inflammation in the mouth diarrhea nausea, vomiting hair loss beard growth may stop (in men) redness, swelling and blistering on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome) chills weakness abnormal ECG raised levels of liver enzymes weight increased in patients with early breast cancer blood poisoning heart problems conjunctivitis (red watery eyes) lacrimation, excess tear production shortness of breath and swelling of the ankles increased heart rate inflammation of the throat and gullet stomach pain skin rashes, redness, hives nails and skin may appear darker than usual injection site reactions such as redness and swelling neutropenia thrombocytopenia malaise/asthenia infertility (in women) absence or decrease in sperm count (in men) UNCOMMON embolism (blockage in the bloodstream) RARE Stop receiving I DOX 20MG INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: dizzy, feverish, short of breath with a tight chest or throat or having an itchy rash anemia (low red blood cell count) decrease in white blood cell counts which in turn causes an increase in infections and a raised temperature (fever) platelets can be affected which could make a bruise or bleed more easily decreased activity in bone marrow reddening of urine dehydration inflammation of veins irritation or bleeding in the intestines inflammation of the lining of the stomach heartburn soreness or ulcers in the mouth

INTRODUCTION ABOUT RITUXIREL 100 INJECTION RITUXIREL 100 INJECTION contains Rituximab which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticancer drugs. It is used to manage blood cancer (leukaemia) and lymph cancer (lymphoma). It can also be used to manage various auto-immune disease conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis or microscopic polyangiitis (inflammation of blood vessels) and pemphigus vulgaris (severe skin blistering and peeling especially on the mouth, nose, throat, eyes and genitals). It is mostly used in combination with other cytotoxic anticancer agents to achieve better results. It is suitable for use both in adults and in children (aged 6 months or older). RITUXIREL 100 INJECTION will be administered to you only by an oncologist or a trained professional into your vein (as intravenous infusion). Before receiving RITUXIREL 100 INJECTION inform your doctor if you have any heart problems (such as chest pain, heart attack, heart failure or abnormal heartbeat). You must also inform your doctor if you currently have or previously had hepatitis B infection or any other mild infections (including minor cough and cold) as a precaution. RITUXIREL 100 INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Both men and women receiving RITUXIREL 100 INJECTION must use a suitable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing therapy with RITUXIREL 100 INJECTION. The most common side effects of receiving this medicine are fever, chills, skin rashes with itching, shortness of breath and low blood pressure. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens. USES OF RITUXIREL 100 INJECTION It is used to manage: Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia) Lymph cancer (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma) Rheumatoid arthritis (joint pain and inflammation) Granulomatosis with polyangiitis or microscopic polyangiitis (inflammation of blood vessels) Pemphigus vulgaris (severe skin blistering and peeling especially on the mouth, nose, throat, eyes and genitals) HOW RITUXIREL 100 INJECTION WORKS RITUXIREL 100 INJECTION is a monoclonal antibody. It destroys the immune cells (B-cells) that triggers cancer formation. It also reduces the production of certain chemicals within the body (such as rheumatoid factor, T-cells, cytokines) that causes inflammation, pain and swelling which helps in managing various autoimmune diseases. DIRECTIONS FOR USE RITUXIREL 100 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein (intravenously). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF RITUXIREL 100 INJECTION COMMON increased infections (bacterial, viral or fungal) low RBC, WBC and platelet counts in blood nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, indigestion mouth ulcers hair loss fever, chills, pneumonia, shingles, cold, sinusitis thrush, urinary tract infection headache, dizziness, tiredness, weakness hepatitis B infection high blood sugar and cholesterol levels weight loss, lack of appetite numbness, tingling, pricking, burning sensation on the skin restlessness, problems in falling asleep, anxiety, depression flushing (skin redness) eye inflammation or watery eyes ringing sound in the ears, ear pain uneven or fast heart rate, high or low blood pressure shortness of breath, runny nose, nasal itching and repeated sneezing increased sweating, night sweats muscle pain, joint pain, back pain, neck pain pain while passing urine fungal foot infection (athlete’s foot) tremors (shakiness) swelling of the hands or ankles UNCOMMON blood clotting problems changes in taste slow heart rate chest tightness and lung problems RARE Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: fever, chills, shivering, nausea, vomiting, skin rashes with blisters and itching, flushing, pain at the infusion site, headache, tiredness, wheezing, high blood pressure, palpitations, swelling of throat or tongue, runny or itchy nose and chest pain fever, cough, sore throat, burning pain while passing urine, feeling weak or generally unwell signs of brain problem (such as memory loss, trouble thinking, difficulty in walking or vision problems) signs of severe skin reactions (such as severe skin blistering and redness that may appear on the on the mucous membranes, such as inside the mouth, the genital areas or the eyelids, with fever)

INTRODUCTION ABOUT RITUXIREL 500MG INJECTION RITUXIREL 500MG INJECTION contains Rituximab which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticancer drugs. It is used to manage blood cancer (leukaemia) and lymph cancer (lymphoma). It can also be used to manage various auto-immune disease conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis or microscopic polyangiitis (inflammation of blood vessels) and pemphigus vulgaris (severe skin blistering and peeling especially on the mouth, nose, throat, eyes and genitals). It is mostly used in combination with other cytotoxic anticancer agents to achieve better results. It is suitable for use both in adults and in children (aged 6 months or older). RITUXIREL 500MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by an oncologist or a trained professional into your vein (as intravenous infusion). Before receiving RITUXIREL 500MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have any heart problems (such as chest pain, heart attack, heart failure or abnormal heartbeat). You must also inform your doctor if you currently have or previously had hepatitis B infection or any other mild infections (including minor cough and cold) as a precaution. RITUXIREL 500MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Both men and women receiving RITUXIREL 500MG INJECTION must use a suitable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing therapy with RITUXIREL 500MG INJECTION. The most common side effects of receiving this medicine are fever, chills, skin rashes with itching, shortness of breath and low blood pressure. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens. USES OF RITUXIREL 500MG INJECTION It is used to manage: Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia) Lymph cancer (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma) Rheumatoid arthritis (joint pain and inflammation) Granulomatosis with polyangiitis or microscopic polyangiitis (inflammation of blood vessels) Pemphigus vulgaris (severe skin blistering and peeling especially on the mouth, nose, throat, eyes and genitals) HOW RITUXIREL 500MG INJECTION WORKS RITUXIREL 500MG INJECTION is a monoclonal antibody. It destroys the immune cells (B-cells) that triggers cancer formation. It also reduces the production of certain chemicals within the body (such as rheumatoid factor, T-cells, cytokines) that causes inflammation, pain and swelling which helps in managing various autoimmune diseases. DIRECTIONS FOR USE RITUXIREL 500MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the vein (intravenously). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF RITUXIREL 500MG INJECTION COMMON increased infections (bacterial, viral or fungal) low RBC, WBC and platelet counts in blood nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, indigestion mouth ulcers hair loss fever, chills, pneumonia, shingles, cold, sinusitis thrush, urinary tract infection headache, dizziness, tiredness, weakness hepatitis B infection high blood sugar and cholesterol levels weight loss, lack of appetite numbness, tingling, pricking, burning sensation on the skin restlessness, problems in falling asleep, anxiety, depression flushing (skin redness) eye inflammation or watery eyes ringing sound in the ears, ear pain uneven or fast heart rate, high or low blood pressure shortness of breath, runny nose, nasal itching and repeated sneezing increased sweating, night sweats muscle pain, joint pain, back pain, neck pain pain while passing urine fungal foot infection (athlete’s foot) tremors (shakiness) swelling of the hands or ankles UNCOMMON blood clotting problems changes in taste slow heart rate chest tightness and lung problems RARE Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: fever, chills, shivering, nausea, vomiting, skin rashes with blisters and itching, flushing, pain at the infusion site, headache, tiredness, wheezing, high blood pressure, palpitations, swelling of throat or tongue, runny or itchy nose and chest pain fever, cough, sore throat, burning pain while passing urine, feeling weak or generally unwell signs of brain problem (such as memory loss, trouble thinking, difficulty in walking or vision problems) signs of severe skin reactions (such as severe skin blistering and redness that may appear on the on the mucous membranes, such as inside the mouth, the genital areas or the eyelids, with fever) HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS Constipation Try to eat more high-fibre foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables, cereals, and drink plenty of water. Try doing exercise regularly (going for a daily walk or run). If this does not help, inform your doctor for receiving alternate managements for constipation.