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Case report: diclofenac-induced rhabdomyolysis
F G Delrio1, Y Park, B Herzlich
1Department of Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York 11219, USA.
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
|August 1, 1996
Summary
Diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, can cause severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury. This case highlights a rare adverse event, emphasizing the need for vigilance in patients using diclofenac.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Nephrology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac are commonly used for arthritis.
- Adverse effects of NSAIDs are typically gastrointestinal or cardiovascular.
- Severe muscle damage and renal failure are not commonly associated with diclofenac use.