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Oxcarbazepine Induced Rhabdomyolysis and Acute Kidney Injury: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The cause of acute skeletal muscle damage, defined as rhabdomyolysis, is multifactorial. Medicines are prominent among the most important reasons. The clinical significance of rhabdomyolysis lies in the fact that it can cause acute kidney injury (AKI) in 10%-40% of patients. In this presented case, oxcarbazepine, which is a preferred drug in the treatment of epilepsy and also in neuropathic pain in clinical practice, triggered rhabdomyolysis and subsequently caused the development of AKI. Through this case report, we aimed to emphasize that some serious side effects should not be forgotten when prescribing drugs in clinical practice.

Source: Case Reports in Nephrology

DOI: 10.1155/crin/4168888

Authors: Sara Yavuz Ileri, Nuray Can Usta

Institution: Ankara Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Muscle and Compartmental Disorders

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790