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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Abdominal distension? 1,129 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,129 reports of Abdominal distension have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

1,129
Reports of Abdominal distension with RITUXIMAB
0.6%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
542
Deaths
753
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Abdominal distension From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 1,129 reports, 542 (48.0%) resulted in death, 753 (66.7%) required hospitalization, and 466 (41.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Abdominal distension Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 1,129 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does RITUXIMAB Cause?

Off label use (39,751) Drug ineffective (32,186) Rheumatoid arthritis (19,850) Pain (16,675) Fatigue (15,602) Arthralgia (12,529) Rash (12,102) Drug intolerance (11,876) Infusion related reaction (11,871) Joint swelling (11,170)

What Other Drugs Cause Abdominal distension?

ADALIMUMAB (3,728) CALCIUM\DEXTROSE\MAGNESIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM (2,238) LEVONORGESTREL (1,700) METHOTREXATE (1,471) TREPROSTINIL (1,437) PREDNISONE (1,429) SEMAGLUTIDE (1,424) VEDOLIZUMAB (1,411) INFLIXIMAB (1,328) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (1,158)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Abdominal distension Risk?

RITUXIMAB vs RITUXIMAB-ABBS RITUXIMAB vs RITUXIMAB-ARRX RITUXIMAB vs RITUXIMAB-PVVR RITUXIMAB vs RIVAROXABAN RITUXIMAB vs RIVASTIGMINE

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