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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Diabetes mellitus? 1,051 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,051 reports of Diabetes mellitus have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

1,051
Reports of Diabetes mellitus with RITUXIMAB
0.6%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
58
Deaths
255
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Diabetes mellitus From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 1,051 reports, 58 (5.5%) resulted in death, 255 (24.3%) required hospitalization, and 21 (2.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Diabetes mellitus Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 1,051 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 Diabetes mellitus?

ADALIMUMAB (2,763) ETANERCEPT (2,045) PREDNISONE (1,832) METHOTREXATE (1,547) METFORMIN (1,377) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (1,214) OLANZAPINE (989) ABATACEPT (953) ALBUTEROL (950) PREDNISOLONE (910)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Diabetes mellitus Risk?

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

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