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  • Pharmacology
  • Neurology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Azithromycin is a widely used antibiotic for bacterial infections.
  • Rhabdomyolysis is a serious condition involving muscle breakdown.

Observation:

  • A 17-year-old male experienced severe myalgias, fatigue, and exercise intolerance after azithromycin treatment for infection.
  • Elevated serum creatine kinase (CK) levels to 25000 U/L and myopathic changes on needle electromyography (EMG) were observed.
  • Symptoms resolved after discontinuing azithromycin and advising rest and hydration.

Findings:

  • Azithromycin administration, particularly in the context of concurrent infection and physical exertion, may precipitate rhabdomyolysis.
  • The antibiotic demonstrated myotoxic potential in this case, indicated by significant muscle enzyme elevation and EMG abnormalities.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should exercise caution when prescribing azithromycin to patients who are physically active or have active infections.
  • Awareness of azithromycin-induced myotoxicity is crucial for early diagnosis and management, especially in susceptible populations.
  • Further research into the mechanisms of azithromycin myotoxicity may be warranted.