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Rituximab

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Rituximab is a cancer agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Cancer drug

Brands

Rituxan

Side Effects

Common

Muscle cramps or spasms
Dizziness
Headache
Diarrhea
Muscle spasm
Cough
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Pain
Low blood pressure
Loss of strength
Night sweats

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Skin blisters
Blister rash

Treats

Myositis
3
1 review
Lymphoma
2
1 review
Wegener's granulomatosis
Condition
Non-hodgkin lymphoma
Condition
Polymyositis
Condition
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What are the "rituximab" side effects when treating TTP conditions? Does it worth it?

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Why do I get the shakes during rituximab infusion?

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