Rituximab-abbs Intravenous Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a systemic inflammatory response called sepsis due to an infection with bacteria
  • an infection
  • decreased blood platelets
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
  • a decreased number of lymphocytes in the blood
  • a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy
  • low blood pressure
  • a stuffy and runny nose
  • bronchospastic lung disease
  • itching
  • fever
  • low energy
  • chills
  • a skin rash
  • temporary redness of face and neck
  • trouble breathing
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a type of immune system problem called hypogammaglobulinemia
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a common cold
  • bronchitis
  • constipation
  • urinary tract infection
  • hair loss
  • backache
  • muscle spasm
  • headache
  • cough
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • generalized weakness
  • night sweats
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a systemic inflammatory response called sepsis due to an infection with fungus
  • shingles
  • low amount of phosphate in the blood
  • anemia
  • high blood pressure
  • inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
  • hives
  • fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands
  • breathing changes
  • chest tightness
  • reactions at the site of the injection
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a herpes simplex infection
  • depression
  • pink eye
  • a sore throat
  • indigestion
  • joint pain
  • muscle pain
  • dizziness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • pain
  • weight gain
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal bloating
  • irritability
  • a small, soft skin growth called cutaneous papilloma
  • pain in the muscles or bones
  • anxious feelings
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • an infection due to a virus
  • pneumonia with a fungus called Pneumocystis jirovecii
  • high amount of phosphate in the blood
  • low amount of calcium in the blood
  • high levels of potassium in the blood
  • a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia
  • a decrease in bone marrow production
  • inflammation of the uvea of the eye
  • sudden blindness and pain upon moving the eye
  • a heart attack
  • angina, a type of chest pain
  • ventricular fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder
  • abnormal heart rhythm
  • supraventricular arrhythmias, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
  • heart failure
  • inflammation of the blood vessels
  • a type of lung condition called bronchiolitis obliterans
  • pneumonia
  • pleuritis, a condition where the covering of the lung becomes inflamed
  • x-ray results showing lung tissue changes
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome, a type of lung disorder
  • blocked bowels with decreased peristaltic movement
  • blockage of the stomach or intestine
  • a hole in the intestine
  • liver failure
  • damage to the kidneys
  • acute kidney failure
  • pyoderma gangrenosum, a condition where large painful skin sores form
  • inflammation of the skin with blisters
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • a condition with symptoms that resemble lupus
  • muscle weakness of the arms or legs
  • blood circulation failure due to serious heart condition
  • decreased oxygen in the tissues or blood
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
  • a serum sickness reaction
  • a rupture in the wall of the stomach or intestine
  • lung tissue problem
  • reactivation of hepatitis B infection
  • progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a type of brain infection
  • a type of brain disorder called posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
  • paraneoplastic pemphigus, a blistering skin condition associated with cancer
  • a type of drug-related rash called lichenoid dermatitis
  • tumor lysis syndrome
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

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