Table 2.
Adverse events in patients treated with rituximab
| Adverse Events | Number of Patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Infection (URTI, UTI) | 8 (44.4) |
| Pain | 7 (38.8) |
| Back Pain | 5 (27.7) |
| Headache | 3 (16.6) |
| Dizziness | 3 (16.6) |
| Throat Irritation | 3 (16.6) |
| Weight loss | 2 (11.1) |
| Transient Leukopenia | 2 (11.1) |
| Deep vein Thrombosis | 2 (11.1) |
| Hair Loss | 2 (11.1) |
| Urticaria | 2 (11.1) |
| Acute Infusion related reaction | 1 (5.5) |
| Genital wart | 1 (5.5) |
| Chronic Diarrhea | 1 (5.5) |
| Myalgia | 1 (5.5) |
| Transient Anemia | 1 (5.5) |
| Orthostatic hypotension | 1 (5.5) |
| Shingles | 1 (5.5) |
| Pruritus | 1 (5.5) |
URTI: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, UTI: Urinary tract Infection