Remifentanil and respiratory depression Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Remifentanil Side Effects Report #5239883-4
Remifentanil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with postoperative analgesia and was treated with Remifentanil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apnoea, cyanosis, respiratory depression. Remifentanil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIMETIDINE, FLUSH SOLUTION. 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.