Rituximab Concentrate Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
• A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
• A Skin Rash
• A Stuffy And Runny Nose
• A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• A Type Of Immune System Problem Called Hypogammaglobulinemia
• An Infection
• Bronchospastic Lung Disease
• Chills
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Fever
• Itching
• Low Blood Pressure
• Low Energy
• Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
• Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
• Nausea
• Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
• Trouble Breathing
• Vomiting

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Common Cold
• A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
• Backache
• Bronchitis
• Constipation
• Cough
• Generalized Weakness
• Hair Loss
• Headache
• Intense Abdominal Pain
• Muscle Spasm
• Night Sweats
• Urinary Tract Infection

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Fungus
• Anemia
• Breathing Changes
• Chest Tightness
• Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
• High Blood Pressure
• Hives
• Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
• Low Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
• Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
• Shingles

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Herpes Simplex Infection
• A Small, Soft Skin Growth Called Cutaneous Papilloma
• A Sore Throat
• Abdominal Bloating
• Anxious Feelings
• Depression
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dizziness
• Fast Heartbeat
• High Blood Sugar
• Indigestion
• Irritability
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Pain
• Pain
• Pain In The Muscles Or Bones
• Pink Eye
• Weight Gain

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
• A Decrease In Bone Marrow Production
• A Heart Attack
• A Hole In The Intestine
• A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
• A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
• A Serum Sickness Reaction
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
• A Type Of Brain Disorder Called Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
• A Type Of Drug-Related Rash Called Lichenoid Dermatitis
• A Type Of Lung Condition Called Bronchiolitis Obliterans
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Acute Kidney Failure
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, A Type Of Lung Disorder
• An Infection Due To A Virus
• Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
• Blockage Of The Stomach Or Intestine
• Blocked Bowels With Decreased Peristaltic Movement
• Blood Circulation Failure Due To Serious Heart Condition
• Damage To The Kidneys
• Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood
• Heart Failure
• High Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
• High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
• Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
• Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
• Inflammation Of The Uvea Of The Eye
• Liver Failure
• Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
• Lung Tissue Problem
• Muscle Weakness Of The Arms Or Legs
• Paraneoplastic Pemphigus, A Blistering Skin Condition Associated With Cancer
• Pleuritis, A Condition Where The Covering Of The Lung Becomes Inflamed
• Pneumonia
• Pneumonia With A Fungus Called Pneumocystis Jirovecii
• Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, A Type Of Brain Infection
• Pyoderma Gangrenosum, A Condition Where Large Painful Skin Sores Form
• Reactivation Of Hepatitis B Infection
• Sudden Blindness And Pain Upon Moving The Eye
• Supraventricular Arrhythmias, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Tumor Lysis Syndrome
• Ventricular Fibrillation, A Heart Rhythm Disorder
• X-Ray Results Showing Lung Tissue Changes