Rituximab (Systemic)
Brand Names : Rituxan
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may
cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur,
if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible
if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Black, tarry stools; bleeding gums; bloating or swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs or feet; blood in urine or stools; blurred vision; cough or hoarseness; dizziness; dry mouth; fatigue; feeling of swelling of tongue or throat; fever and chills; flushed,
dry skin; flushing of face; fruit-like breath odor; headache; increased hunger; increased thirst; increased urination; itching; lower back or side pain; nausea; nervousness; pain or tenderness around
eyes and cheekbones; painful or difficult urination; pale skin; pinpoint red
spots on skin; pounding in the ears; rapid weight gain; runny nose; shortness of breath; skin rash; slow or fast heartbeat; sore throat; sores, ulcers or white spots in mouth or on lips; stuffy or runny nose; sweating; swollen glands; tightness of chest; tingling of hands or feet; troubled breathing; troubled breathing
with exertion; unexplained weight gain; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual
tiredness or weakness; unusual weight gain or loss; vomiting; wheezing
Less common
blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin; blisters in the mouth; blisters on the trunk, scalp
or other areas; burning, crawling, itching, numbness,
prickling, �pins and needles�, or tingling feeling; burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet,
or legs, ; confusion; decreased
frequency and amount of urination; diarrhea; difficulty in moving; discouragement; feeling sad or empty; increased thirst; irregular heartbeat; irritability; joint or muscle pain; loss of appetite; loss of interest or
pleasure; muscle pain or stiffness; muscle cramps; nervousness; numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips; pain at place of injection; pain, swelling, or redness
in joints; red, itchy lining of eye; red skin lesions, often with a purple center; stabbing pain; trouble concentrating; trouble sleeping; swelling of face or
fingers; swelling of feet or lower legs; weight gain
This medicine may also cause the following side effects that your doctor
will watch for:
Other side effects may occur
that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away
during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with
your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
After you stop using this
medicine, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During
this period of time check with your doctor immediately
if you notice any of the following:
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you
notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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