This brand name is authorized in New Zealand, South Africa
The drug RISTOVA contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Rituximab
UNII 4F4X42SYQ6 - RITUXIMAB
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Rituximab binds specifically to the transmembrane antigen, CD20, a non-glycosylated phosphoprotein, located on pre-B and mature B lymphocytes. The antigen is expressed on >95% of all B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| L01FA01 | Rituximab | L Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents → L01 Antineoplastic agents → L01F Monoclonal antibodies and antibody drug conjugates → L01FA CD20 (Clusters of Differentiation 20) inhibitors |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: NZ | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority | Identifier(s): 15743 |
| Country: ZA | Health Products Regulatory Authority | Identifier(s): 46/26/0868, 46/26/0869 |
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