Nonexertional and nontraumatic rhabdomyolysis — Nonexertional and nontraumatic causes of rhabdomyolysis include drugs and toxins, infections, electrolyte abnormalities, endocrinopathies, inflammatory myopathies, and others [2,4-6].
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Trauma or muscle compression — Trauma or muscle compression is a common cause of rhabdomyolysis and can be seen in the following settings: ●A crush syndrome in victims of multiple traumata, particularly individuals trapped in cars after crashes or in collapsed buildings from earthquakes [10-13].
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Treatment involves giving intravenous fluids to flush the myoglobin through the system, rehydrate the body and prevent kidney failure. If treatment isn't started quickly, injury to the kidneys can be permanent. Rhabdomyolysis has a variety of causes. Many cases result from crush injuries to the muscles that can be seen in people who have been in vehicle accidents or have suffered other serious trauma. Heatstroke can cause rhabdomyolysis, as can a bite from some types of snakes whose venom causes severe muscle damage. Some medications and drugs may also lead to rhabdomyolysis. For example, cholesterol lowering statin medications have been linked to rhabdomyolysis, although this side effect is uncommon.
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INTRODUCTION — Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome characterized by muscle necrosis and the release of intracellular muscle constituents into the circulation. Creatine kinase (CK) levels are typically markedly elevated, and muscle pain and myoglobinuria may be present.
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1 Rhabdomyolysis is a condition that occurs due to the breakdown of muscle tissue. 2  The initial symptoms of rhabdomyolysis can be subtle.  Doctors treat rhabdomyolysis with fluids.
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Drugs — A large number of prescription drugs and drugs of abuse can cause rhabdomyolysis [5]. In addition to alcohol, other drugs of abuse that have been implicated as causes include heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, methadone, and D-lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).
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That can cause further kidney damage. Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis include extremely painful muscle aches, muscle weakness, and dark or cola-colored urine. Rhabdomyolysis requires immediate medical attention, and people who have this condition are usually hospitalized.
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Medications or Substances causing Rhabdomyolysis. Medications or substances causing Rhabdomyolysis. The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Rhabdomyolysis as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms (see Rhabdomyolysis). Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments. 1  Amicar.  Aminocaproic Acid.
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This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms (see Rhabdomyolysis). Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments. Amicar.
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Rhabdomyolysis can also occur in trained individuals following physical exertion in the absence of these risk factors [22,33]. In addition, pathologic hyperkinetic states can lead to rhabdomyolysis in individuals with normal muscles [3,34].
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medications that can cause rhabdomyolysis
Heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, methadone, and D-lysergic acid diethylamide are medications that can cause rhabdomyolysis.