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How to Take Ibritumomab Tiuxetan and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adults- IV- Step 1: Infuse rituximab 250 mg/m 2 at a rate of 50 mg/h, escalate the dose up to 400mg/hr. After this administer indium-111 (In-111) ibritumomab tiuxetan 5 mCi (1.6 mg total antibody dose) administered as a 10-min IV push.
Step 2: Continue this procedure for 7 to 9 days.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with bone marrow depression and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Ibritumomab Tiuxetan

This medication is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma with other medications.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Ibritumomab Tiuxetan

International :


Zevalin Kit-Indium-111
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