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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Frequent bowel movements? 272 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 272 reports of Frequent bowel movements have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

272
Reports of Frequent bowel movements with RITUXIMAB
0.2%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
235
Deaths
253
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Frequent bowel movements From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 272 reports, 235 (86.4%) resulted in death, 253 (93.0%) required hospitalization, and 229 (84.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Frequent bowel movements Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 272 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 Frequent bowel movements?

VEDOLIZUMAB (4,527) ADALIMUMAB (3,490) INFLIXIMAB (2,497) MESALAMINE (1,238) APREMILAST (1,082) PREDNISONE (1,082) TOFACITINIB (843) METHOTREXATE (741) PANTOPRAZOLE (726) HYDROCORTISONE (676)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Frequent bowel movements Risk?

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

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