Rituxan and Respiratory depression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Respiratory depression is reported as a side effect among people who take Rituxan (rituximab), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prednisone, and have Dermatomyositis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Respiratory depression when taking Rituxan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 64,282 people who have side effects when taking Rituxan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Respiratory depression?

Respiratory depression (respiration has a rate below 12 breaths) is found to be associated with 714 drugs and 838 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Respiratory depression.

On Aug, 11, 2026

64,282 people reported to have side effects when taking Rituxan.
Among them, 13 people (0.02%) have Respiratory depression.

Could Rituxan cause Respiratory depression?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Rituxan when they have Respiratory depression? *

What is the gender of people who have Respiratory depression when taking Rituxan? *

female: 61.54 %
male: 38.46 %

What is the age of people who have Respiratory depression when taking Rituxan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rituxan? *

Calcium: 6 people, 46.15%
Prednisone: 6 people, 46.15%
Acetaminophen: 5 people, 38.46%
Methylprednisolone: 5 people, 38.46%
Benadryl: 4 people, 30.77%
Coumadin: 4 people, 30.77%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 4 people, 30.77%
Folic Acid: 4 people, 30.77%
Septra: 4 people, 30.77%
Metformin: 4 people, 30.77%

What are other side effects people have besides Respiratory depression? *

Infusion Related Reaction: 7 people, 53.85%
Oxygen Saturation Decreased: 7 people, 53.85%
Drowsiness: 6 people, 46.15%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 38.46%
Weakness: 4 people, 30.77%
Indigestion: 4 people, 30.77%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 4 people, 30.77%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 4 people, 30.77%
Heart Rate Increased: 4 people, 30.77%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 30.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Myositis (inflammation of the muscles): 4 people, 30.77%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 4 people, 30.77%
Dermatomyositis (inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue, typically occurring as an autoimmune condition or associated with internal cancer): 4 people, 30.77%
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (a rare blood disorder characterized by clotting in small blood vessels of the body): 3 people, 23.08%
Antisynthetase Syndrome (chronic autoimmune disease of unknown cause): 2 people, 15.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Souki F, Shettar SS, "Prolonged respiratory depression after general anesthesia in an adult with congenital rubella syndrome", A&A Case Reports, 2013 Nov .
Souki F, Shettar SS, "Prolonged respiratory depression after general anesthesia in an adult with congenital rubella syndrome", A&A Case Reports, 2013 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on rituximab (the active ingredients of Rituxan) and Rituxan (the brand name). 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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