Phenytoin-Induced Rhabdomyolysis

A Case of Phenytoin-induced Rhabdomyolysis in Status Epilepticus

Phenytoin is a commonly used antiepileptic drug, especially when treating status epilepticus. Here, we present a patient who suffered from status epilepticus and developed rhabdomyolysis after being treated with phenytoin. As multiple seizures itself can induce rhabdomyolysis, it is difficult to recognize that phenytoin can be the cause of rhabdomyolysis in status epilepticus patients. Even tho...

Severe rhabdomyolysis induced by cocaine contaminated with caffeine: a case report

Wasp stings (Vespa affinis) induced acute kidney injury following rhabdomyolysis in a 25-year-old woman.

 Wasp sting is a relatively common arthropod assault. This usually results in pain and mild allergic reactions, but sometimes may cause severe systemic reaction and multiorgan dysfunction including rhabdomyolysis, hemolysis, coagulopathy, hepatic, renal and cardiac complications. Along with several other pathomechanisms, rhabdomyolysis is a distinguished cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) in pa...

Phenotypic heterogeneity of MELAS☆☆☆

With interest we read the article by Dvorakova et al. about 50 Czech patients carrying the m.3243ANG mutation [1]. It raises questions and concerns. Since MELAS is a progressive disease, we should be informed about the long-term follow-up findings in the 50 mutation carriers. How many of the 17 patients without clinical manifestations at inclusion developed MELAS during follow-up? How many of t...

Drug interactions of some commonly used drugs in dermatology.

Table Drug interactions of some commonly used drugs in dermatology Drug interactions of some commonly used drugs in dermatology Drug interactions of some commonly used drugs in dermatology Drug interactions of some commonly used drugs in dermatology Drug interactions of some commonly used drugs in dermatology Drug interactions leading to serious adverse effects are to be cautiously watched for ...