Ropivacaine and paraplegia Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Ropivacaine Side Effects Report #4779565-6
Ropivacaine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2005. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with epidural anaesthesia, chest wall pain and was treated with Ropivacaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: paraplegia, spinal cord infarction. Ropivacaine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE. Patient recovered.

Ropivacaine Side Effects Report #4973042-5
Ropivacaine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2005. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with epidural anaesthesia, musculoskeletal chest pain, x-ray , sedation and was treated with Ropivacaine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure increased, heart rate increased, paraplegia, spinal cord infarction. Ropivacaine dosage: 1ML OF 1% SOLUTION. During the same period patient was treated with TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE, ISOVUE, MIDAZOLAM, FENTANYL. Patient recovered.