Phenytoin-induced rhabdomyolysis

Authors

  • Burcu G. Çokal Department of Neurology, Health Sciences University, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7365-5070
  • Selda K. Guler Department of Neurology, Health Sciences University, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
  • Nalan Guneş Department of Neurology, Health Sciences University, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20215066

Keywords:

Rhabdomyolysis, Phenytoin, Drug

Abstract

Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening syndrome that can develop from a variety of causes. The most common causes are muscle injury, alcohol abuse, drugs, toxins and increased muscular activity. Phenytoin is one of the drugs that rarely cause rhabdomyolysis. We present the case of a man who developed rhabdomyolysis following phenytoin treatment.

Author Biography

Burcu G. Çokal, Department of Neurology, Health Sciences University, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

Department of Neurology

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Published

2021-12-28

How to Cite

Çokal, B. G., Guler, S. K., & Guneş, N. (2021). Phenytoin-induced rhabdomyolysis. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 10(1), 277–278. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20215066

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Case Reports