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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Pericardial effusion? 254 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 254 reports of Pericardial effusion have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

254
Reports of Pericardial effusion with RITUXIMAB
0.1%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
47
Deaths
169
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pericardial effusion From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 254 reports, 47 (18.5%) resulted in death, 169 (66.5%) required hospitalization, and 44 (17.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pericardial effusion Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 254 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 Pericardial effusion?

TREPROSTINIL (584) IBRUTINIB (467) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (458) NIVOLUMAB (454) METHOTREXATE (412) MACITENTAN (407) DASATINIB (388) ADALIMUMAB (374) AMBRISENTAN (371) PEMBROLIZUMAB (362)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Pericardial effusion 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 Pericardial effusion Reports All Drugs Causing Pericardial effusion RITUXIMAB Demographics