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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Pleural effusion? 1,168 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,168 reports of Pleural effusion have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

1,168
Reports of Pleural effusion with RITUXIMAB
0.7%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
238
Deaths
773
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pleural effusion From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 1,168 reports, 238 (20.4%) resulted in death, 773 (66.2%) required hospitalization, and 146 (12.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pleural effusion Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 1,168 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 Pleural effusion?

DASATINIB (2,424) METHOTREXATE (1,310) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (1,239) IBRUTINIB (1,205) PREDNISONE (1,144) NIVOLUMAB (1,061) ADALIMUMAB (1,036) DEXAMETHASONE (879) PACLITAXEL (862) DOXORUBICIN (849)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Pleural effusion Risk?

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

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