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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Myositis? 355 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 355 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

355
Reports of Myositis with RITUXIMAB
0.2%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
204
Deaths
257
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 355 reports, 204 (57.5%) resulted in death, 257 (72.4%) required hospitalization, and 232 (65.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 355 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 Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249) TOCILIZUMAB (238)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Myositis 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 Myositis Reports All Drugs Causing Myositis RITUXIMAB Demographics