Ibritumomab tiuxetan Effects, Dosage, and Side Effects Zevalin

a radioimmunotherapy regimen that uses Rituxan, indium-111 Zevalin, and yttrium-90 Zevalin to target and attack cancerous B-cells in the blood.

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... IBRITUMOMAB TIUXETAN (Zevalin®) is a protein that targets specific lymphoma cells. To be effective ibritumomab tiuxetan is linked to a radioactive agent called yttrium chloride (Y-90). The medicine allows radiation to be delivered directly to the sites of the lymphoma. Generic ibritumomab tiuxetan injections are not available. ...
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Ibritumomab tiuxetan, also sold under the trade name Zevalin®, is a monoclo ...
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