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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Drug dependence? 304 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 304 reports of Drug dependence have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

304
Reports of Drug dependence with RITUXIMAB
0.2%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
2
Deaths
46
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Drug dependence From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 304 reports, 2 (0.7%) resulted in death, 46 (15.1%) required hospitalization, and 5 (1.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Drug dependence Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 304 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 Drug dependence?

OXYCODONE (104,927) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (41,789) MORPHINE (40,036) HYDROMORPHONE (39,714) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (34,821) TRAMADOL (21,018) BUPRENORPHINE (16,730) HYDROCODONE (14,400) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE\OXYCODONE TEREPHTHALATE (10,040) FENTANYL (7,970)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Drug dependence Risk?

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

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RITUXIMAB Full Profile All Drug dependence Reports All Drugs Causing Drug dependence RITUXIMAB Demographics