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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Osteoporosis? 1,386 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,386 reports of Osteoporosis have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

1,386
Reports of Osteoporosis with RITUXIMAB
0.8%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
397
Deaths
682
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Osteoporosis From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 1,386 reports, 397 (28.6%) resulted in death, 682 (49.2%) required hospitalization, and 422 (30.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Osteoporosis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 1,386 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 Osteoporosis?

EMTRICITABINE\TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL (7,436) TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL (5,302) EFAVIRENZ\EMTRICITABINE\TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL (4,029) ADALIMUMAB (2,665) PREDNISONE (2,476) METHOTREXATE (2,018) ETANERCEPT (1,766) COBICISTAT\ELVITEGRAVIR\EMTRICITABINE\TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL (1,720) TOCILIZUMAB (1,689) ALENDRONATE (1,688)

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