Related Experiment Videos
Polymyositis developing after prolonged injections of pentazocine
1Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea.
The Journal of Rheumatology
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Pentazocine, a common pain reliever, can cause various complications. This study highlights a rare case of inflammatory myopathy, specifically polymyositis, developing after prolonged pentazocine injections.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Pentazocine is a widely used analgesic.
- Known complications include skin issues and symmetrical myopathy.
- Fibrous myopathy is a rare but documented adverse effect.