Gazyva TM
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Active ingredients: obinutuzumab
Pack: Gazyva 1 g/40 mL injection, 40 mL vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: GAZYVA obinutuzumab (rch) 1000 mg/40 mL concentrate solution for infusion vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
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.,Pre-treatment to reduce the risk of Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) induced by glofitamab,Gazyva is indicated as a pre-treatment to reduce the risk of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) induced by glofitamab.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, concentrated
- Intravenous Infusion
- Clear, colourless to slightly brownish liquid
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial per pack pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
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.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
