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Remicade Side Effects Report #SELF-5337
Female patient reported the following Remicade side effect(s):atrial fibrillation
During Remicade infusion the nurse noted atrial fibrillation and immediately took patient for EKG and then to emergency room. Patient\'s heart converted after IV push atenalol
Event date: Tuesday March 9th 12:00:00 AM
Dosage: One piggyback infusion of Remicade
Frequency: Remicade IV every 8 weeks
Age: 60
Weight: 184
Other medications: antihistamine two hours before Remicade reaction. Tylenol two hours before reaction
Diagnosis: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pre-existing conditions: Drug reactions to several antibiotics No smoking, no alcohol, no liver/kidney problems Not pregnant Whie
Hospitalized? No
Life-threatening? No
Disabled? No
Birth Defects? No
Was intervention required to prevent damage? Yes Emergency Dept 2 hours +IV atenalol
Other serious medical events? No
Died? No
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