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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Lactic acidosis? 141 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 141 reports of Lactic acidosis have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

141
Reports of Lactic acidosis with RITUXIMAB
0.1%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
77
Deaths
109
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Lactic acidosis From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 141 reports, 77 (54.6%) resulted in death, 109 (77.3%) required hospitalization, and 66 (46.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Lactic acidosis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 141 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 Lactic acidosis?

METFORMIN (16,316) AMLODIPINE (886) LINEZOLID (824) FUROSEMIDE (698) ACETAMINOPHEN (561) METFORMIN\SITAGLIPTIN (557) ALBUTEROL (467) EMPAGLIFLOZIN (434) RAMIPRIL (430) BISOPROLOL (425)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Lactic acidosis Risk?

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

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