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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Brain abscess? 103 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 103 reports of Brain abscess have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

103
Reports of Brain abscess with RITUXIMAB
0.1%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
28
Deaths
65
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Brain abscess From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 103 reports, 28 (27.2%) resulted in death, 65 (63.1%) required hospitalization, and 11 (10.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Brain abscess Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 103 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 Brain abscess?

TACROLIMUS (409) PREDNISONE (398) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (306) PREDNISOLONE (241) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (167) METHOTREXATE (133) DEXAMETHASONE (122) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (102) MYCOPHENOLIC ACID (95) VORICONAZOLE (94)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Brain abscess Risk?

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

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