Minoxidil and Rituxan drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Minoxidil (minoxidil) and Rituxan (rituximab). Common drug interactions include oral disorder among females and leukopenia among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Minoxidil 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 Minoxidil?
Minoxidil has active ingredients of minoxidil. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 29,922 Minoxidil users. Check the latest studies of Minoxidil.
What is Rituxan?
Rituxan has active ingredients of rituximab. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 64,790 Rituxan users. Check the latest studies of Rituxan.
11 people who take Minoxidil and Rituxan together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Minoxidil and Rituxan, by gender? *:
female:
- Oral disorder (mouth disease)
- Pemphigus (any of several acute or chronic skin diseases characterized by groups of itching blisters)
- Weight increased
- Breast cancer
- Colitis microscopic (inflammation of colon with diarrhoea and abdominal cramps)
- Diarrhoea
- Drug ineffective
- Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
- Blood cholesterol increased
- Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
male:
- Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood)
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue)
- Back pain
- Dizziness
- Histoplasmosis (infection caused by breathing in spores of a fungus)
- Lymphadenopathy (disease or enlargement of lymph nodes)
What are the common drug interactions of Minoxidil and Rituxan, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Back pain
- Histoplasmosis (infection caused by breathing in spores of a fungus)
- Lymphadenopathy (disease or enlargement of lymph nodes)
40-49:
- Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood)
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
- Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)
- Drug ineffective
- Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue)
- Blood cholesterol increased
- Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
- Heart rate irregular
- Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
- Ill-defined disorder
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 2 people, 18.18%
- Pemphigus (any of several acute or chronic skin diseases characterized by groups of itching blisters): 2 people, 18.18%
- High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 18.18%
- Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 1 person, 9.09%
- Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (a stage of ms which comes after relapsing remitting ms in many cases): 1 person, 9.09%
- Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness): 1 person, 9.09%
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 1 person, 9.09%
- Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 1 person, 9.09%
- Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 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 zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Dubrey SW, VanGriethuysen J, Edwards CM, "A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil", BMJ case reports, 2015 Sep .
- Dubrey SW, VanGriethuysen J, Edwards CM, "A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil", BMJ case reports, 2015 Sep .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on minoxidil and rituximab (the active ingredients of Minoxidil and Rituxan, respectively), and Minoxidil 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?
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