Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using rituximab.
Rituximab is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Rituximab is not given daily. Your schedule will depend on the condition being treated. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Before each injection, you may be given other medications to prevent certain side effects of rituximab.
You will need frequent medical tests.
If you've ever had hepatitis B, using rituximab can cause this virus to become active or get worse. You may need frequent liver function tests while using this medicine and for several months after you stop.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using rituximab.
 Detailed Rituximab dosage information
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What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor if you miss an appointment for your rituximab injection.
What happens if I overdose?
Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
