Open AccessA case of rhabdomyolysis complicated with acute renal failure after resumption of fenofibrate therapy: A first report
Author(s) -
Muharrem Kıskaç,
Mehmet Zorlu,
Mustafa Çakırca,
Cumali Karatoprak,
Celalettin Peru,
Reha Erkoç,
Erdinç Yavuz
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of pharmacology/the indian journal of pharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.286
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1998-3751
pISSN - 0253-7613
DOI - 10.4103/0253-7613.111912
Subject(s) - rhabdomyolysis , fenofibrate , medicine , adverse effect , intensive care medicine
Adverse effects due to use of fibrates often relate to the skeletal muscle, kidneys, or liver. Rhabdomyolysis is a most serious potential adverse effect. We present a case of resumed fenofibrate induced rhabdomyolysis complicated with acute renal failure.