Rituxan and pleural effusion Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5710214-6
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2008. Female patient, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, cerebrovascular accident, lupus nephritis, antiphospholipid syndrome and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bacteraemia, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haemangioma, haemorrhagic cyst, ileus, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, small intestinal obstruction, urinary tract infection . Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HEPARIN, CELLCEPT, PREDNISONE, FLUIDS, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5479954-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from AUSTRIA on Oct 02, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with polyarthritis and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion, pneumonia . Rituxan dosage: 500 MG, UNK. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4843651-2
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 16, 2005. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, lung disorder, lung infiltration, neutrophil percentage increased, pco2 decreased, pleural effusion, po2 decreased, pyrexia, white blood cell count increased. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2, INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4900862-5
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Jan 24, 2006. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, haematocrit decreased, interstitial lung disease, platelet count decreased, pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2, UNK, INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #4698007-2
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from on June 06, 2005. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chylothorax, neutrophil count decreased, pleural effusion, white blood cell count decreased. Rituxan dosage: 600 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, ETOPOSIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4716816-8
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 01, 2005. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chylothorax, neutrophil count decreased, platelet count increased, pleural effusion, white blood cell count decreased. Rituxan dosage: 600 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, ETOPOSIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4675046-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on May 13, 2005. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4710366-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 30, 2005. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4840048-6
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Nov 11, 2005. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cytomegalovirus enterocolitis, dyspnoea, hypovolaemia, non-hodgkin's lymphoma recurrent, pleural effusion, septic shock. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, VINCRISTINE, ANTIBIOTICS NOS, DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5777457-7
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on June 11, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2, QD. During the same period patient was treated with FLUDARA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4954456-6
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 14, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5007525-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 05, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , night sweats, pleural effusion, syncope, vomiting, weight decreased. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, SEROQUEL, LISIPRIL, IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #6019863-1
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 19, 2008. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: 1700 MG, UNK. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4765049-8
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2005. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 227.1 lb, was diagnosed with nephropathy and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atelectasis, hypotension, pleural effusion, pneumonia bacterial, pneumonitis, viral infection . Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, FUROSEMIDE, ATENOLOL, VITAMINS, METOLAZONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5051444-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion, pulmonary congestion. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4684548-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on May 18, 2005. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, dyspnoea, pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4713836-4
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 01, 2005. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5717334-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 24, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYTOXAN, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, BEVACIZUMAB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5741903-5
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 14, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion, pneumothorax. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYTOXAN, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, BEVACIZUMAB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #4887542-X
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 06, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, ONCOVIN, DECADRON. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5960546-1
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 13, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma, nephrotic syndrome, hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion, pneumonia cryptococcal, protein urine present. Rituxan dosage: 570 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with LOXOPROFEN, ADRIACIN, VINCRISTINE, ENDOXAN, PREDNISOLONE, PERSANTINE, MICARDIS, HARNAL. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #6009189-4
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 09, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma, nephrotic syndrome, hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion, pneumonia cryptococcal, protein urine present. Rituxan dosage: 570 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with LOXOPROFEN, ADRIACIN, VINCRISTINE, ENDOXAN, PREDNISOLONE, PERSANTINE, MICARDIS, HARNAL. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #6032132-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 25, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma, nephrotic syndrome, hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion, pneumonia cryptococcal, protein urine present. Rituxan dosage: 570 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with LOXOPROFEN, ADRIACIN, VINCRISTINE, ENDOXAN, PREDNISOLONE, PERSANTINE, MICARDIS, HARNAL. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4865496-X
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 06, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, ONCOVIN, DECADRON SRC. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5264435-X
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 01, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with lymphoma  and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intestinal obstruction, lung infiltration, pleural effusion, pulmonary toxicity. Rituxan dosage: 630 MG Q3W, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4768665-2
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 31, 2005. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 295.0 lb, was diagnosed with lymphoma  and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alveolitis allergic, atelectasis, cough, ejection fraction decreased, lung neoplasm, oedema, opportunistic infection, pleural effusion, pneumonitis. Rituxan dosage: 750 MG, Q3W, INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4923527-2
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 08, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 181.9 lb, was diagnosed with lymphoma  and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchiectasis, pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2, Q4W, INTRAVENOUS. Patient died.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5800668-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2008. Male patient, weighting 165.8 lb, was diagnosed with hodgkin's disease  and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADRIAMYCIN PFS, VINBLASTINE SULPHATE, DACARBAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5281340-3
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, weighting 118.6 lb, was diagnosed with graft thrombosis and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, air embolism, arteriosclerosis coronary artery, chest pain , infusion related reaction, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, sepsis syndrome, shock. Rituxan dosage: 33.3 MG ONCE IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with DIPHENHYDRAMINE, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5002366-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 02, 2006. Male patient, 80 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: cardiac failure, condition aggravated, diffuse large b-cell lymphoma, myocardial fibrosis, pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: 375 MG/M2, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with VINCRISTINE, PREDNISOLONE, ETPOSIDE. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4636806-3
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from on Apr 04, 2005. Male patient, 49 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: dyspnoea, nasopharyngitis, oedema, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, viral pericarditis. Rituxan dosage: 600 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with PIRARUBICIN, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, RANIMUSTINE, CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4678191-7
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from on May 18, 2005. Male patient, 49 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: dyspnoea, nasopharyngitis, oedema, pleural effusion, viral pericarditis. Rituxan dosage: 600 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with PIRARUBICIN, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, RANIMUSTINE, PERIPHERAL BLOOD STEM CELL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5464509-4
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 122.0 lb, was diagnosed with dermatomyositis and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: mycobacterium avium complex infection, pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5872298-4
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 28, 2008. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: 620 MG, UNK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5878384-7
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 03, 2008. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: 620 MG, UNK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4694119-8
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 16, 2005. Male patient, weighting 231.5 lb, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: body temperature increased, cough, dehydration, diarrhoea, fluid overload, nausea , pleural effusion, wheezing. Rituxan dosage: 373 MG/M2 IV Q 21 DAYS. During the same period patient was treated with CYTOXAN, PENTOSTATIN. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4691177-1
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on May 27, 2005. Male patient, 76 years of age, was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, cough, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, weight increased. Rituxan dosage: 735 MG,1/WEEK. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, LASIX, LEVAQUIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5927878-4
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2008. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 161.0 lb, was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain lower, condition aggravated, hypophagia, lung consolidation, nausea , neutrophil count decreased, pleural effusion. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with THALIDOMIDE, PREDNISONE, ETOPOSIDE, PROCARBAZIEN, CYTOXAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.