Brukinsa and Rituxan drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) and Rituxan (rituximab). Common drug interactions include vomiting among females and death among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Brukinsa and Rituxan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Brukinsa?
Brukinsa has active ingredients of zanubrutinib. eHealthMe is studying from 1,334 Brukinsa users. Check the latest studies of Brukinsa.
What is Rituxan?
Rituxan has active ingredients of rituximab. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 64,791 Rituxan users. Check the latest studies of Rituxan.
11 people who take Brukinsa and Rituxan together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Brukinsa and Rituxan, by gender? *:
female:
- Vomiting
- Death
- Fungal infection
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory distress (difficulty in breathing)
male:
- Death
- Abdominal distension
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Peripheral swelling
- Platelet count decreased
What are the common drug interactions of Brukinsa and Rituxan, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Death
- Fungal infection
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory distress (difficulty in breathing)
- Vomiting
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Death
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (cancer of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell): 6 people, 54.55%
- Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinaemia (cancer affects small lymphocytes (white blood cells)): 2 people, 18.18%
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 2 people, 18.18%
- Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 18.18%
- Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 9.09%
- Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 1 person, 9.09%
- Premenstrual Syndrome: 1 person, 9.09%
- Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 1 person, 9.09%
- Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 1 person, 9.09%
- Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 1 person, 9.09%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Rituxan:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Brukinsa and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on zanubrutinib and rituximab (the active ingredients of Brukinsa and Rituxan, respectively), and Brukinsa and Rituxan (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
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