It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.
Step 2: Continue this procedure for 7 to 9 days.
Zevalin Kit-Indium-111
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