Remifentanil and bradycardia Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Remifentanil Side Effects Report #5094470-6
Remifentanil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with sedation, analgesic effect, spinal anaesthesia and was treated with Remifentanil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apnoea, bradycardia, hyperglycaemia, hypotension, hypoxic encephalopathy, loss of consciousness. Remifentanil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BUPIVACAINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Remifentanil Side Effects Report #5066712-4
Remifentanil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on July 25, 2006. Female patient, 82 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was treated with Remifentanil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, cardiac arrest . Remifentanil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, FUROSEMIDE, ENOXAPARIN, GLICLAZIDE, POTASSIUM SALT, COLLOID, OXYGEN, ETOMIDATE. Patient recovered.