Rituxan and pruritus Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5542600-1
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 05, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 248.0 lb, was diagnosed with waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, heart rate increased, pruritus. Rituxan dosage: 780MG IN D5/0.45%NS EVERY 3 MONTHS IV. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5901502-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2008. Female patient, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, malaise, oxygen saturation decreased, pruritus, swelling face, vomiting, wheezing. Rituxan dosage: 1000 MG IV. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5986074-5
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 05, 2008. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with sarcoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, infusion related reaction, nausea , pruritus, rash . Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5774593-6
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 04, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthma , pain in extremity, pruritus. Rituxan dosage: 1000 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with DIPHENHYDRAMINE, ACETAMINOPHEN, METHYLPREDNISONE. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5815204-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthma , pain in extremity, pruritus. Rituxan dosage: 1000 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with DIPHENHYDRAMINE, ACETAMINOPHEN, METHYLPREDNISONE. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5425252-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Aug 16, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis , back pain  and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, face oedema, pruritus, urticaria. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SPECIAFOLDINE, CORTISONE ACETATE, NOVATREX. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5478520-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 04, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis , back pain  and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, face oedema, pruritus, urticaria. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SPECIAFOLDINE, CORTISONE ACETATE, NOVATREX. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5853286-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 13, 2008. Male patient, weighting 216.0 lb, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pain in extremity, pruritus. Rituxan dosage: 1000 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with DIPHENHYDRAMINE, ACETAMINOPHEN, METHYLPREDNISONE, LORTAB. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5640550-3
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 19, 2008. Female patient, 86 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: bone pain, leukaemia, pruritus, pyrexia. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5930686-1
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2008. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 131.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, facial pain, flushing, nausea , pruritus. Rituxan dosage: 625MG IV TO BE GIVEN WEEKLY X 4. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4701096-X
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from on June 10, 2005. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 92.59 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood pressure , leukopenia, pruritus. Rituxan dosage: 500 MG, IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, VENA, CALONAL, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, MUCOSTA. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4704785-6
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from on June 16, 2005. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 92.59 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, basophil percentage increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood pressure abnormal, granulocyte count decreased, neutrophil percentage decreased, pruritus, white blood cell count decreased. Rituxan dosage: 500 MG, IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, VENA, CALONAL, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, MUCOSTA. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4724561-8
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 11, 2005. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 92.60 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood pressure abnormal, granulocyte count decreased, pruritus, white blood cell count decreased. Rituxan dosage: 500 MG IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, VENA, CALONAL, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, MUCOSTA, LECICARBON. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4772894-1
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 06, 2005. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 88.63 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, neutrophil percentage decreased, neutrophil percentage increased, platelet count decreased, pruritus, white blood cell count decreased. Rituxan dosage: 500 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with ADRIAMYCIN PFS, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, ONCOVIN, PREDISOLONE, ACETAMINOPHEN, ZADITEN, TOPOTECAN. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #4749077-4
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 03, 2005. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, 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, constipation , erythema, neutrophil count decreased, pruritus, white blood cell count decreased. Rituxan dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4700685-6
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from on June 10, 2005. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, cough, neutrophil count decreased, pruritus, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Rituxan dosage: 600 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, HYDROCORTISONE SUCCINATE, VENA, CALONAL, ZOFRAN. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4709352-6
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on June 22, 2005. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 136.2 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, hepatic function abnormal, pharynx discomfort, platelet count decreased, pruritus, urticaria, white blood cell count decreased. Rituxan dosage: 600 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, ETOPOSIDE, CYCLOCIDE, DECADRON, POLARAMINE, LOXONIN. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4729598-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 15, 2005. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, 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, chills, cough, neutrophil count decreased, pruritus, pyrexia, white blood cell count decreased. Rituxan dosage: 600 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE, HYDROCORTISONE SUCCINATE, VENA, CALONAL, ZOFRAN. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4733566-2
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 18, 2005. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 136.2 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, hepatic function abnormal, pharynx discomfort, platelet count decreased, pruritus, urticaria, white blood cell count decreased. Rituxan dosage: 600 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, ETOPOSIDE, CYTARABINE, DECADRON, POLARAMINDE, LOXONIN. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #4894728-7
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2006. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 149.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: eye oedema, hypoaesthesia, infusion related reaction, pruritus, sneezing. Rituxan dosage: 708 MG 50 CC/H INC 225 CC/H IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOXETINE, OMEPERAZOLE, NPH INSULIN, SIMVISTATIN, MIRTAZAPINE, VITAMIN, IBUPROFEN, GLIPIZIDE. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4875021-5
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 20, 2005. Male patient, 25 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: anorexia, headache , neutrophil count decreased, pruritus, pyrexia, vomiting. Rituxan dosage: 540 MG, UNK; INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, ONCOVIN, PREDNISOLONE, GASLON N, FAMOTIDINE, CEFOZOPRAN HYDROCHLORIDE, BETAMETHASONE. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #4740539-2
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 27, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioneurotic oedema, pruritus. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5154762-9
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 224.0 lb, was diagnosed with lymphoma  and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: infusion related reaction, pruritus. Rituxan dosage: 800 MG Q MONTH IV. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5812478-7
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 16, 2008. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with lymphoma  and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure increased, chills, flushing, infusion related reaction, nausea , oropharyngeal pain, pruritus, tinnitus , urticaria. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5852076-2
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 19, 2008. Female patient, weighting 97.00 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pruritus, urticaria. Rituxan dosage: 375/M2 = 514MG EVERY WEEK X4 IV DRIP. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5852077-4
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 19, 2008. Female patient, weighting 97.00 lb, was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: eye swelling, periorbital oedema, pruritus, sensation of foreign body, urticaria. Rituxan dosage: 375MG/M2 = 514MG QWEEK X4 IV DRIP. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5672418-0
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 18, 2008. 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: dysphagia, ear disorder, erythema, pruritus, respiratory disorder, sinusitis . Rituxan dosage: 935 MG ONCE IV. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5381477-4
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 127.9 lb, was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, infusion related reaction, pruritus, throat tightness. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5598232-2
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2008. Female patient, weighting 133.4 lb, was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: infusion related reaction, pruritus, throat tightness, urticaria. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Rituxan Side Effects Report #5763839-6
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2008. Female patient, weighting 205.5 lb, was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pruritus. Rituxan dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #5928302-8
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 22, 2008. Female patient, weighting 230.6 lb, was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pruritus, urticaria. Rituxan dosage: 845MG IV. Patient recovered.

Rituxan Side Effects Report #6102082-8
Rituxan side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2009. Male patient was treated with Rituxan. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, infusion related reaction, pruritus, throat irritation, urticaria. Rituxan dosage: 750MG IV. Patient recovered.