Previously unreported adverse reaction to encainide

Chest. 1989 Sep;96(3):688-9. doi: 10.1378/chest.96.3.688.

Abstract

We describe a patient with recurrent atrial fibrillation who suffered a previously unreported adverse reaction to encainide therapy manifested by fever, chills, diaphoresis and myalgia. The patient had a similar response upon rechallenging with encainide, which resolved on discontinuation of therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anilides / adverse effects*
  • Anilides / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Atrial Fibrillation / drug therapy
  • Encainide
  • Fever / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Muscular Diseases / chemically induced
  • Shivering
  • Sweating

Substances

  • Anilides
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Encainide