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Rituxan

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OVERDOSE

There has been no experience with overdosage in human clinical trials. Single doses of up to 500 mg/m2 have been administered in clinical trials.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None.

Last reviewed on RxList: 3/6/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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