Remifentanil and loss of consciousness 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 #5239884-6
Remifentanil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with postoperative analgesia and was treated with Remifentanil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cyanosis, loss of consciousness, respiratory depression. Remifentanil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIBIOTICS. Patient recovered.