Does RITUXIMAB Cause Blister? 3,828 Reports in FDA Database

Q: Does RITUXIMAB cause Blister?

3,828 reports of Blister have been filed with the FDA for RITUXIMAB, representing 2.1% of all RITUXIMAB adverse event reports.

Q: How dangerous is Blister from RITUXIMAB?

Of 3,828 reports, 1,610 (42.1%) resulted in death and 2,260 required hospitalization.

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 3,828 reports of Blister have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 2.1% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

3,828

Reports of Blister with RITUXIMAB

2.1%

of all RITUXIMAB reports

1,610

Deaths

2,260

Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Blister From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 3,828 reports, 1,610 (42.1%) resulted in death, 2,260 (59.0%) required hospitalization, and 1,915 (50.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Blister Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 3,828 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)