Previously unreported adverse reaction to encainide.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
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.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Goli-Bijanki, R; Nair, CK; Nair, N; Sketch, MH
Published Date
- September 1989
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 96 / 3
Start / End Page
- 688 - 689
PubMed ID
- 2504544
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0012-3692
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1378/chest.96.3.688
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States