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1. Rituxan dosing, ? Excessive

   bea56 replied to bea56's topic in Oncology

   This is not a clinical trial, this is his clinical decision making to give for 12 weeks. Thanks for the

2. Rituxan dosing, ? Excessive

   bea56 replied to bea56's topic in Oncology

   From what I am seeing, the patients are not tolerating well. However, I am in an administrative role. I want to confirm that I am not making a judgement error and that this is not typical. Thanks...

3. Rituxan dosing, ? Excessive

   bea56 replied to bea56's topic in Oncology

   Thanks for the reply. I am very concerned about this prescribing pattern of Rituxan. Unfortunately, this is not an issue that can be discussed with the physician, he is not accepting of open...

4. Rituxan dosing, ? Excessive

   bea56 replied to bea56's topic in Oncology

   Just hoping to get some more comments on whether anyone has seen Rituxan prescribed for NHL for 12 consecutive weeks at 375 mg/m2 before? I am seeing this and am concerned about patient safety. Some...

5. Rituxan dosing - Excessive?

   bea56 replied to bea56's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks. I hope your Grandma did well with Rituxan, I know it is an effective drug when given appropriately. I am concerned about what I am seeing with the 12 consecutive weeks, I have seen some...

6. Rituxan dosing, ? Excessive

   bea56 replied to bea56's topic in Oncology

   Thanks for the link. I had checked that previously, and this is why the 12 weeks concerns me. It is approved for 4 weeks (8 weeks under special circumstances), but this is the first time I have seen...

7. Rituxan dosing - Excessive?

   bea56 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi forum, Could anyone comment on dosing for Rituxan for NHL? I have seen a regimen that seems unusual to me. Is a regimen of rituximab for NHL at 375 mg/m2 x 12 consecutive weeks unusual? If this is...

8. Rituxan dosing, ? Excessive

   bea56 posted a topic in Oncology

   Hello forum, I'm hoping to get some input from the forum on dosing for Rituxan and appreciate any comments on this... I have seen some dosing with rituximab which seems unusual to me or not typical....