How do you time concurrent therapy with rituximab and IVIG?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Rituximab has about the same half-life as regular IgG. If the regular IVIG treatment can be delayed, it will be less likely to increase the catabolism of Rituximab. If the regular IgG is given at 3-4 week intervals, I would give the Rituxan halfway between IVIG doses. Complement is needed for optima...