Truxima

[Csavo]

Hi just wondering if anyone is or has been on truxima as I am starting it tomorrow. I previously have tried humira which done good for about 2 years before it stopped working then was put on enbryl but it didn't work for me at all. Here's hoping this works

[weymouth321]

Is this the brand name of Rituximab infusion ? ( there’s Truxima and Rixathon ) ?

[Csavo in reply to weymouth321]

Yes

[weymouth321 in reply to Csavo]

Thanks, as Rheumy consultant booked Rituximab infusion next week, saw him 3 days ago, says well past Dmards now...

[AgedCrone in reply to weymouth321]

Truxima is the Biosimilar of Rituximab....the original is Mabthera.

[Lolabridge]

Hi Csavo.

I’ve had first cycle of Truxima and have noticed definite improvement. Consultant says I should get even further improvement with second cycle.

My RD is very aggressive and I’m not on MTX so hoping Truxima will get my disease under control.

I’ve not had any significant side effects so far either which is great.

Hope it works for you. 🤞🏻

[Csavo in reply to Lolabridge]

So glad it has worked for you this has set my mind at ease and given me hope thank you

[weymouth321 in reply to Lolabridge]

Thank you so much ; very reassuring, so pleased Rituximab is working well for you with no side effects.

[Csavo in reply to Lolabridge]

Got my first cycle yesterday went well but blood pressure dropped and temperatures up and down but hopefully it settles down 🤞

[Lolabridge in reply to Csavo]

I recall my blood pressure and blood sugar levels dropped during the infusion but soon settled so I could go home. The steroid and antihistamine they gave you before they start the infusion may have had some effect too. 🤞🏻

[sunnyweek]

I have found Retuximab to be very good and had six cycles so far. Was on Humira previously. No side effects except a bit of flushing on my face for a couple of days after.

I think Truxima is the biosimilar for Retuximab and my hospital has changed to that. I had the first infusion of this cycle on Monday this week.

I hope it works for you.

[imaspud67]

I'm scared to hear that. I've been on Humira for 5 months and it's been a miracle.

[Csavo in reply to imaspud67]

It was so good for me for about 2 years then just stopped having the same effect