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Does RITUXIMAB Cause Upper respiratory tract infection? 1,713 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,713 reports of Upper respiratory tract infection have been filed in association with RITUXIMAB (Rituxan). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for RITUXIMAB.

1,713
Reports of Upper respiratory tract infection with RITUXIMAB
1.0%
of all RITUXIMAB reports
454
Deaths
481
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Upper respiratory tract infection From RITUXIMAB?

Of the 1,713 reports, 454 (26.5%) resulted in death, 481 (28.1%) required hospitalization, and 222 (13.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Upper respiratory tract infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Upper respiratory tract infection is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for RITUXIMAB.

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 Upper respiratory tract infection?

ADALIMUMAB (3,306) ETANERCEPT (2,948) TOFACITINIB (1,805) ABATACEPT (1,623) METHOTREXATE (1,576) TOCILIZUMAB (1,455) APREMILAST (1,437) PREDNISONE (1,354) SECUKINUMAB (1,339) LENALIDOMIDE (1,334)

Which RITUXIMAB Alternatives Have Lower Upper respiratory tract infection Risk?

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

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