Brand name: Gazyva TM
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Active ingredients: obinutuzumab
What it is used for
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Gazyva in combination with chlorambucil is indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Follicular Lymphoma Gazyva in combination with chemotherapy followed by Gazyva maintenance is indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated advanced follicular lymphoma. Gazyva in combination with bendamustine, followed by Gazyva maintenance, is indicated for the treatment of patients with follicular lymphoma (FL) who did not respond to, or who progressed during or up to 6 months after treatment with rituximab or a rituximab-containing regimen.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous Infusion.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Refrigerate
- Do not Freeze
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
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Visual appearance
Clear, colourless to slightly brownish liquid
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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For the active ingredient obinutuzumab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)
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