Rituximab is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat the following conditions in adults:
non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia;
rheumatoid arthritis; or
pemphigus vulgaris--a severe autoimmune reaction that causes blisters and breakdown of the skin and mucous membranes.
Rituximab is also used in adults and children at least 2 years old with certain disorders that cause inflammation of blood vessels and other tissues in the body.
Rituximab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
