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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Secondary immunodeficiency? 215 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 215 reports of Secondary immunodeficiency have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

215
Reports of Secondary immunodeficiency with RITUXIMAB
0.1%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
17
Deaths
87
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Secondary immunodeficiency From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 215 reports, 17 (7.9%) resulted in death, 87 (40.5%) required hospitalization, and 10 (4.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Secondary immunodeficiency Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB. However, 215 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 Secondary immunodeficiency?

PREDNISONE (402) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (362) VINCRISTINE (331) DEXAMETHASONE (282) METHOTREXATE (280) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (255) CYTARABINE (250) MERCAPTOPURINE (241) DAUNORUBICIN (240) ETOPOSIDE (240)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Secondary immunodeficiency Risk?

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

Related Pages

RITUXIMAB Full Profile All Secondary immunodeficiency Reports All Drugs Causing Secondary immunodeficiency RITUXIMAB Demographics