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Developed Chills And Rigor During Infusion Of Rituxon For Non-hodgkins Lymphoma. What Caused This?

During an infusion of Rituxon for Non - hodgkins lymphoma , I developed a severe case of chills followed by rigor. What caused this and what is a remedy for it?
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developing rigors and chills during or after I.V. fluids is well known. These type of reactions are common with some drugs and also with blood. Before giving this drug- Rituxon usually they will give premedication. this premedication will prevent the development of chills and rigors. some times rapid inflow of the drug can cause these things. Stopping of the infusion for some time and restart can be
done. One thing you should remember: whenever you feel these symptoms , immediately inform the medical attendant- nurse, or doctor. and you should not worry for this. as this is common with some drugs such as Rituxon.
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Developed Chills And Rigor During Infusion Of Rituxon For Non-hodgkins Lymphoma. What Caused This?

developing rigors and chills during or after I.V. fluids is well known. These type of reactions are common with some drugs and also with blood. Before giving this drug- Rituxon usually they will give premedication. this premedication will prevent the development of chills and rigors. some times rapid inflow of the drug can cause these things. Stopping of the infusion for some time and restart can be done. One thing you should remember: whenever you feel these symptoms , immediately inform the medical attendant- nurse, or doctor. and you should not worry for this. as this is common with some drugs such as Rituxon.