Year: 2022
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Rhabdomyolysis secondary to prescription drug-drug interactions can be an overlooked life-threatening emergency. Amphetamines and similar substances have been associated with muscle lysis secondary to increased sympathetic activity that can cause myotoxicity, hyperthermia, and increased muscular activity. Anabolic steroids may also be a predisposing factor in developing rhabdomyolysis. A high index of suspicion for drug-induced rhabdomyolysis in a patient presenting with atraumatic extremity pain can facilitate rapid diagnosis and treatment. We present a case of drug-induced rhabdomyolysis likely secondary to a previously unreported medication interaction.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27988
Authors: Derrick Huang, Shane Dluzneski, Michael Hughes, Samyr Elbadri, Latha Ganti
Institutions: University of Central Florida, HCA Healthcare
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4291307809