Rituximab
This page contains brief information about rituximab and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.
Use in Cancer
Rituximab is approved to be used alone or with other drugs to treat:
- B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (certain types).
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Rituximab is also being studied in the treatment of other conditions and types of cancer.
More About Rituximab
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
MedlinePlus Information on Rituximab - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:
- warnings about this drug,
- what this drug is used for and how it is used,
- what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
- what you should know about this drug before using it,
- other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
- possible side effects.
Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.
Targeted Cancer Therapies - Information about the use of this drug to treat cancer.
Biological Therapies for Cancer - Information about the use of this drug to treat cancer.
Research Results
Clinical Trial Results: Rituximab Retreatment After Disease Progression Is Comparable to Rituximab Maintenance Therapy in Patients With Low-Tumor Burden Follicular Lymphoma - Important clinical trial results for this drug, background information, and how the trial was done.
Clinical Trial Results: Combination of Idelalisib and Rituximab Improves Survival in Patients With Relapsed Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Important clinical trial results for this drug, background information, and how the trial was done.
Clinical Trial Results: Study Suggests New Treatment Option for Some Lymphomas - Important clinical trial results for this drug, background information, and how the trial was done.
Clinical Trials Accepting Patients
Find Clinical Trials for Rituximab - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.