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Any one have knowledge about rituxan (rituximab) for ra?
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Approved for RA: Rituximab (rituxan) is approved for rheumatoid arthritis but only for patients who have failed at least one tnf (tumor necrosis factor) agent. It is used along with methotrexate. Talk with your rheumatologist about whether this is appropriate therapy for you.
Answered 7/1/2014
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