Remifentanil and hyperglycaemia 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.