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.
So it's possible to pass the flu on before you even know you're sick. Flu epidemics often start in schools and then move quickly through a community as students spread the virus to family members and people around them. How Do I Know if I Have the Flu? 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 ...