Gazyva (obinutuzumab)
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Gazyva is the first type II, glycoengineered antibody to target cells that have the CD20 marker on their surface. These cells are central to many blood cancers, including common forms of lymphoma and leukemia. Gazyva attacks these cells both directly and together with the body’s immune system.1
In Bangladesh Gazyva is approved for the following indications.2
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Gazyva in combination with chlorambucil is indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Follicular Lymphoma (FL)
GAZYVA in combination with chemotherapy, followed by GAZYVA maintenance is indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated follicular lymphoma.
Gazyva in combination with bendamustine, followed by Gazyva maintenance is indicated for the treatment of patients with FL who did not respond to, or who progressed during or after treatment with rituximab or a rituximab-containing regimen.
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In Bangladesh Gazyva is available as
Vials 1000 mg/40 ml
To ensure patient safety and quality, it is strongly recommended to verify that, each medicine comes with the Roche Hologram Sticker, DGDA approved DAR (Drug Administration Registration) Number imprinted on it. Neither Radiant nor Roche Bangladesh takes liability of any other sources of products.
References
Global Website: Products - Gazyva/Gazyvaro (obinutuzumab; GA101). [Internet; cited 2018, November 11]. Retrieved from https://www.roche.com/products/product-details.htm?productId=e37d39a7-da10-4347-991e-4d15d843a34b
Gazyva Product Information _ BD Ro 5072759_November 2021
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