What are the most common side effects of Rituxan?

The most common side effects during treatment with Rituxan are:

• infusion-related reactions.
• infections (may include fever, chills)
• body aches.
• tiredness.
• nausea.

How long does it take for Rituxan to work for vasculitis?

Rituximab can take two or three months to fully work, and so if you need to have a drug work more quickly, in addition to steroids, then in fact cyclophosphamide may be better. But for a large number of patients, rituximab is excellent induction therapy.

How long does it take to recover from Rituxan?

Immune reconstitution starts usually after six months with recovery to normal between nine to twelve months. Extended rituximab treatment results in a prolonged recovery of B-cells without an increase of clinically relevant infections.

Do you lose weight on Rituxan?

Weight loss The drug itself shouldn’t cause you to lose weight. However, nausea and diarrhea (side effects of Rituxan) may cause weight loss. Infection is another side effect of the medication that may cause you to lose weight.

What are the long term effects of Rituxan?

Heart Problems: Rituxan may cause chest pain, irregular heartbeats, and heart attack. Your healthcare provider may monitor your heart during and after treatment with Rituxan if you have symptoms of heart problems or have a history of heart problems.

Does Rituxan cause fatigue?

Other side effects commonly seen with Rituximab include skin rash and itching, flushing, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and headache; cold like symptoms; sensation of tongue or throat swelling; and difficulty breathing, including shortness of breath.

Can vasculitis be completely cured?

Vasculitis is treatable, and many patients achieve remissions through treatment. It is important to balance the types of medications necessary to control the disease and the risk of side effects that those medicines often bring.

Can vasculitis go away?

Vasculitis might go away on its own if it’s the result of an allergic reaction. But if crucial organs such as your lungs, brain, or kidneys are involved, you need treatment right away. Your doctor will probably give you corticosteroid medications, also known as steroids, to fight inflammation.

How do you feel after an infusion?

The signs of infusion reaction typically include:

1. cough.
2. facial flushing.
3. fever, chills.
4. headache.
5. itching.
6. muscle or joint pain and stiffness.
7. nausea.
8. rash or hives.

Does Rituxan destroy your immune system?

Rituximab suppresses the immune system. Therefore, serious fungal, bacterial, and new or reactivated viral infections (for example, hepatitis B or C, shingles) can occur during or after treatment with rituximab.