RITUXAN (rituximab) RATIONALE FOR INCLUSION IN PA PROGRAM . Background . Rituxan is a monoclonal antibody that is manufactured through biotechnology methods rather than by the human bodyâs own immune system. The drug works by greatly reducing the number of specific immune cells in the blood, known as B-cells. The drug binds to a particular protein, the
A fever is a sign that your body is fighting off an infection. Flu-related fevers are typically 100ËF (38ËC) or higher. While a fever is a common symptom in early stages of the flu, not everyone with the flu will have a fever. Also, you might experience chills with or without a fever while the virus runs its course. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are both effective fever reducers, but these medicines canât cure the virus.
Flu symptoms appear anywhere from 1 to 4 days after a person has been exposed to the virus. The main symptoms of flu are: headache; sore throat; fever; chills; muscle aches; stuffy nose; dry cough; Someone with the flu may have a high fever â for example, that person's temperature may be around 104Â°F (40Â°C). People with the flu often feel achy and extra tired. They may lose their appetites. The fever and aches usually disappear within a few days, but the sore throat, cough, stuffy nose ...