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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Meningitis aseptic? 94 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 94 reports of Meningitis aseptic have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

94
Reports of Meningitis aseptic with RITUXIMAB
0.1%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
19
Deaths
29
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Meningitis aseptic From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 94 reports, 19 (20.2%) resulted in death, 29 (30.9%) required hospitalization, and 7 (7.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Meningitis aseptic Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 94 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 Meningitis aseptic?

HUMAN IMMUNOGLOBULIN G (923) IBUPROFEN (239) AMOXICILLIN (183) NIVOLUMAB (176) METHOTREXATE (168) PEMBROLIZUMAB (136) IPILIMUMAB (131) LAMOTRIGINE (91) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (88) LEVETIRACETAM (80)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Meningitis aseptic Risk?

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

Related Pages

RITUXIMAB Full Profile All Meningitis aseptic Reports All Drugs Causing Meningitis aseptic RITUXIMAB Demographics