Rituxan Safety Profile & Adverse Events

Safety Profile Overview

Anti-CD20 antibody for NHL, CLL, and autoimmune conditions. Boxed warnings include fatal infusion reactions and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.

Generic Name

rituximab

Brand Names

Rituxan

Therapeutic Class

Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibody

Manufacturer

Roche/Genentech

What Pharma Signal Tracks for Rituxan

Adverse Events (FAERS) — All FDA Adverse Event Reporting System reports mentioning Rituxan, including serious outcomes, hospitalizations, and deaths.
FDA Recalls — Class I, II, and III recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts related to Rituxan products.
Label Changes — Boxed warning additions, new contraindications, dosing modifications, and safety-related labeling supplements.
Risk Score — Composite risk score (0–100) combining adverse event rates, recall history, and label severity with explainable breakdown.
Pharmacovigilance Signals — Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR) and Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR) analysis detecting disproportionate adverse reactions.
Trend Analysis — Monthly time series with anomaly detection for emerging safety signals.

Data Disclaimer: Pharma Signal aggregates data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) and other public regulatory sources. FAERS reports do not establish causation. Report counts may reflect prescription volume rather than relative safety. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical decisions.

Get Rituxan Safety Data via API

One API call returns adverse events, risk scores, recalls, and pharmacovigilance signals for Rituxan.

curl "https://api.pharma-signal.com/drug/safety/rituxan" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_key"

# Returns risk score, adverse event counts,
# serious/death rates, recalls, and signals

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