Adalimumab and nocardiosis Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Adalimumab Side Effects Report #5694997-X
Adalimumab side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 26, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with Adalimumab. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nocardiosis. Adalimumab dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STEROIDS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Adalimumab Side Effects Report #5685135-8
Adalimumab side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Mar 19, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Adalimumab. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, lung disorder, nervous system disorder, nocardiosis, rheumatoid arthritis , skin disorder. Adalimumab dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETANERCEPT, METHOTREXATE. Patient recovered.