What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Rituximab | Ocrelizumab | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | CD20-directed Cytolytic Antibody | CD20-directed Cytolytic Antibody |
| Used for | is a CD20-directed cytolytic antibody indicated for the treatment of: Adult patients with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) ( 1.1 ). Relapsed or refractory, low grade or follicular, CD20-positive B-cell NHL as a single agent. Previously untreated follicular, CD20-p… | is indicated for the treatment of: Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults Primary progressive MS, in adults Relapsing-remitting MS, i… |
| Usual adult dose | Adult and pediatric B-cell NHL is 375 mg/m 2. | Adults and pediatric patients (10 years of age and older), who weigh 35 kg or more: Start dose: 300 mg intravenous infusion, followed two weeks later by a second 300 mg intravenous infusion Subsequent doses: 600 mg intravenous infusion every 6 months Pediatric… |
| Children | The induction dose for pediatric patients with GPA and MPA in combination with glucocorticoids is 375 mg/m 2 once weekly for 4 weeks. | |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Severe mucocutaneous reactions [see Warning… | The following serious adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Infusion Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy… |
| Serious warning | INFUSION-RELATED REACTIONS, SEVERE MUCOCUTANEOUS REACTIONS, HEPATITIS B VIRUS REACTIVATION and PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY WARNING: FATAL INFUSION-RELATED REACTIONS, SEVERE MUCOCUTANEOU… | Not on the label |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on human data, RITUXAN can cause adverse developmental outcomes including B-cell lymphocytopenia in infants exposed to RITUXAN in-utero ( see Clinical Considerations )… | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary OCREVUS is a humanized monoclonal antibody of an immunoglobulin G1 subtype and immunoglobulins are known to cross the placental barrier. There are no adequate data on the de… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherRituximab is cD20-directed Cytolytic Antibody and Ocrelizumab is cD20-directed Cytolytic Antibody. Rituximab is used for: is a CD20-directed cytolytic antibody indicated for the treatment of: Adult patients with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) ( 1.1 ). Relapsed or refractory, low grade or follicular, CD20-positive B-cell NHL as a single agent. Previously untreated follicular, CD20-p… Ocrelizumab is used for: is indicated for the treatment of: Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults Primary progressive MS, in adults Relapsing-remitting MS, i…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.