[SPAM] Re: prophylactic meds w Rituxan....Dr Furman?

[Guest guest]

Depending upon the length of time, you may also need prophylaxis

against PCP pneumonia with Bactrim.

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> > Dear Dr Furman,

> >

> > Having completed my first weekly tx of Rituxan for AIHA, I'm

> wondering if I should be on any prophylactic meds? I wouldn't

think

> so, as it targets only CD20 on lymphocytes, but I believe several

> viral infections have been reported in association w Rituxamab.

My

> HBV surface antigen was negative prior to treatment, but should I

be

> concerned about other viral infections? I also have taken for

years

> acyclovir 400mg qd (for herpes simplex 2). Is this sufficient? My

> local onc hasn't said anything about prophylactic meds...

> >

> > Many thanks,

> > Marcia in CA

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