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VIDEO: Reactions to rituximab are rare, but may happen during first infusion

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ORLANDO, Fla. — At the Rheumatology Nurses Society Annual Conference, Vickie L. Sayles, BSN, CRNI, RN-BC, spoke about patient reactions to rituximab. She said reactions do not happen often. However, when these occur during the first infusion, reactions can be managed with diphenhydramine or corticosteroids. After the first infusion, reactions can still occur but are rare, she said.