rituximab (Rituxan) to be used in combination with methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis

August 2006

Health Canada now approves rituximab (Rituxan) to be used in combination with methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1 out of every 100 Canadians.

Researchers believe cells that produce antibodies play a key role in the inflammation and progression of rheumatoid arthritis. These are B-cells. Rituximab selectively targets B-cells...allowing the immune system to recognize and eliminate them.

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rituximab (Rituxan) to be used in combination with methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis

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