A case of gabapentin overdose induced rhabdomyolysis requiring renal replacement therapy

We report a rare case with gabapentin overdose that caused severe rhabdomyolysis and acute tubular necrosis which required renal replacement therapy. A better awareness of its adverse effect and a close follow‐up of laboratory tests are recommended. Prescribers should also be aware of high‐risk popu...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Qiu, Xiaoliang, Tackett, Eva, Khitan, Zeid
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2019
Materias:
Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6692987/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31428399
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2302
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Sumario:We report a rare case with gabapentin overdose that caused severe rhabdomyolysis and acute tubular necrosis which required renal replacement therapy. A better awareness of its adverse effect and a close follow‐up of laboratory tests are recommended. Prescribers should also be aware of high‐risk population and monitor for signs of abuse.

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