Beware of Rhabdomyolysis After a Renal Graft

In recent years, there has been a significant advancement in the field of immunosuppressive therapy in renal transplantation. However, these treatments have side effects, including rhabdomyolysis. In this article, we report the case of a transplant patient with rhabdomyolysis secondary to tacrolimus...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-10, Vol.14 (10)
Main Authors: El Bardai, Ghita, Chouhani, Basmat Amal, Haddane, Widad, Kabbali, Nadia, Sqalli Houssaini, Tarik
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case reports
Creatinine
Enzymes
Evolution
Hemodialysis
Hyperkalemia
Kidney transplants
Laboratories
Medical prognosis
Metabolism
Musculoskeletal system
Nephrology
Patients
Rhabdomyolysis
Therapeutics
Transplantation
Urine
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Summary:In recent years, there has been a significant advancement in the field of immunosuppressive therapy in renal transplantation. However, these treatments have side effects, including rhabdomyolysis. In this article, we report the case of a transplant patient with rhabdomyolysis secondary to tacrolimus and shed light on different aggravating factors. Treatment withdrawal, hydration, and forced diuresis are allowed in the majority of cases.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.30546