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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Pneumonia bacterial? 398 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 398 reports of Pneumonia bacterial have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

398
Reports of Pneumonia bacterial with RITUXIMAB
0.2%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
160
Deaths
180
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia bacterial From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 398 reports, 160 (40.2%) resulted in death, 180 (45.2%) required hospitalization, and 63 (15.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia bacterial Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 398 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 Pneumonia bacterial?

MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (339) PREDNISONE (336) TOCILIZUMAB (329) TACROLIMUS (321) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (298) PREDNISOLONE (298) DEXAMETHASONE (296) METHOTREXATE (263) PEMBROLIZUMAB (233) LENALIDOMIDE (228)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia bacterial Risk?

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

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