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Skeletal muscle weakness resulting from quinidine ingestion
Southern Medical Journal
|March 1, 1987
Summary
Quinidine sulfate can cause muscle weakness, a rare side effect. Muscle biopsy revealed inflammation and minor regeneration, highlighting a potential link between this drug and myopathy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Toxicology
- Pathology
Background:
- Drug-induced myopathies are a recognized clinical concern.
- Various medications have been associated with skeletal muscle dysfunction.
- The specific association between quinidine sulfate and myopathy has not been well-documented.