Does RITUXIMAB Cause Dementia? 108 Reports in FDA Database

Q: Does RITUXIMAB cause Dementia?

108 reports of Dementia have been filed with the FDA for RITUXIMAB, representing 0.1% of all RITUXIMAB adverse event reports.

Q: How dangerous is Dementia from RITUXIMAB?

Of 108 reports, 26 (24.1%) resulted in death and 49 required hospitalization.

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 108 reports of Dementia have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

108

Reports of Dementia with RITUXIMAB

0.1%

of all RITUXIMAB reports

Deaths

Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dementia From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 108 reports, 26 (24.1%) resulted in death, 49 (45.4%) required hospitalization, and 14 (13.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dementia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 108 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 Dementia?

APIXABAN (1,459) PIMAVANSERIN (1,116) CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (854) LENALIDOMIDE (651) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (450) INSULIN GLARGINE (438) ADALIMUMAB (401) INSULIN LISPRO (375) RIVASTIGMINE (337) TOFACITINIB (334)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Dementia Risk?

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