Chloroquine and atrioventricular block Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Chloroquine Side Effects Report #5660603-3
Chloroquine side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Feb 29, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis  and was treated with Chloroquine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrioventricular block, bundle branch block, restrictive cardiomyopathy. Chloroquine dosage: 250 MG, DAILY X 6 YEARS, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.