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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Photosensitivity reaction? 207 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 207 reports of Photosensitivity reaction have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

207
Reports of Photosensitivity reaction with RITUXIMAB
0.1%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
58
Deaths
131
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Photosensitivity reaction From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 207 reports, 58 (28.0%) resulted in death, 131 (63.3%) required hospitalization, and 96 (46.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Photosensitivity reaction Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 207 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 Photosensitivity reaction?

PIRFENIDONE (686) ADALIMUMAB (653) METHOTREXATE (514) DUPILUMAB (440) VORICONAZOLE (413) ETANERCEPT (386) NIRAPARIB (365) VEMURAFENIB (321) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (271) CIPROFLOXACIN (269)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Photosensitivity reaction Risk?

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

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