Adalimumab and pulmonary fibrosis Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Adalimumab Side Effects Report #5123475-1
Adalimumab side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 29, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Adalimumab. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lower respiratory tract infection, pulmonary fibrosis , pulmonary oedema. Adalimumab dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Adalimumab Side Effects Report #5467257-X
Adalimumab side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 14, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Adalimumab. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lower respiratory tract infection, pulmonary fibrosis . Adalimumab dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Adalimumab Side Effects Report #4938666-X
Adalimumab side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Feb 28, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Adalimumab. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperthyroidism, pulmonary embolism , pulmonary fibrosis , pyrexia. Adalimumab dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CELECOXIB, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.