Rituxan and death Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5914448-7
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 01, 2008. Male patient, weighting 158.0 lb, was diagnosed with thrombocytopenia and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pulmonary fibrosis . Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/20/2008.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5334069-7
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2007. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENADRYL, PLAQUENIL, OXYGEN, TRANSFUSION NOS. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5356044-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2007. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, hypotension, nodal arrhythmia, pulmonary embolism , sinus tachycardia. Rituxan dosage: 500 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with BENADRYL, PLAQUENIL, OXYGEN, TRANSFUSION NOS, DILTIAZEM, ZOSYN, PROTONIX. Patient died on 05/12/2007.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5463036-8
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 18, 2007. Female patient, weighting 233.0 lb, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 1000 MG IN 500 ML NS ONCE IV DRIP. Patient died on 08/06/2007.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #6041702-3
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 08, 2009. Female patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: wound infection. Rituxan dosage: 1000 MG, X1. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5245896-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 151.9 lb, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient died on 01/14/2007.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5214285-5
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 04, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient died on 12/20/2006.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5595340-7
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 08, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 2000 MG, X2. Patient died on 01/01/2008.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5855133-X
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 18, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis , lung disorder and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia . Rituxan dosage: 100 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with OXYGEN @ HOME. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/15/2008.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #6047361-8
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 08, 2009. Female patient was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis , lung disorder and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia . Rituxan dosage: 100 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with OXYGEN @ HOME. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/15/2008.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5464601-4
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: infection . Rituxan dosage: 700 MG/M2, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VINCRISTINE, DOXORUBICIN, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, PREDNISONE. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5491277-2
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Oct 10, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain . Rituxan dosage: 700 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, VINCRISTINE. Patient died on 12/30/2006.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5499296-7
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on Oct 19, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain . Rituxan dosage: 700 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, VINCRISTINE. Patient died on 12/30/2006.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5874347-6
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 28, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , cerebrovascular accident. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, BENADRYL. Patient died on 07/19/2008.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5594724-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 11, 2008. Female patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica, muscle spasticity, neuralgia and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 500 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with BACLOFEN, NEURONTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/06/2007.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5623846-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica, muscle spasticity, neuralgia and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 500 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with BACLOFEN, NEURONTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/06/2007.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5916967-6
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 03, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, MESNA, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, DEXAMETHASONE, METHOTREXATE, CYTARABINE. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5919824-4
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 07, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5934820-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 21, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, MESNA, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, DEXAMETHASONE, METHOTREXATE, CYTARABINE. Patient died.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5464813-X
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5253684-2
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5011065-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 10, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5928688-4
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 15, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, hypertension and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: large intestine perforation. Rituxan dosage: 750 MG, 1/WEEK. During the same period patient was treated with PEPCID, INSULIN, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS, XOPENEX, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, ZOSYN, PREDNISONE, VANCOMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/13/2008.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5943423-1
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 30, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, hypertension and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: large intestine perforation. Rituxan dosage: 750 MG, 1/WEEK. During the same period patient was treated with PEPCID, INSULIN, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS, XOPENEX, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, ZOSYN, PREDNISONE, VANCOMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/13/2008.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5495217-1
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Oct 15, 2007. Male patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with haemolytic anaemia and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 100 MG, SINGLE. Patient died on 10/01/2007.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #6121660-3
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 09, 2009. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: tumour necrosis. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, DOXORUBICIN. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #6023450-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 22, 2008. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, VINCRISTINE SULPHATE, PREDNISOLONE. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5407132-X
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 30, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient died on 07/26/2007.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5429680-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone pain, headache . Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #4639309-5
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 05, 2005. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FLUDARA. Patient died on 11/09/2004.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4645111-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 18, 2005. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FLUDARA. Patient died on 11/09/2004.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5611673-X
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 22, 2008. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with b-cell lymphoma, night sweats and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: infusion related reaction. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, DEXAMETHASONE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4703770-8
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on June 14, 2005. Male patient, 51 years of age, was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, VINCRISTINE, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, PREDNISONE. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4744947-5
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 28, 2005. Male patient, 51 years of age, was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, VINCRISTINE, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, PREDNISONE. Patient died.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5415653-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 09, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5405127-3
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from CANADA on July 27, 2007. Male patient was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 800 MG, UNK. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5417473-8
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from CANADA on July 27, 2007. Male patient was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 800 MG, UNK. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5494764-6
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Oct 15, 2007. Male patient was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 650 MG, Q3M. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5512129-5
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 01, 2007. Female patient was treated with Rituxan. Rituxan dosage: 500 MG, UNK. Patient died.