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Levofloxacin-induced rhabdomyolysis: a case report

Authors: Febin John, Ruby Oluronbi, C. S. Pitchumoni

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Background

Rhabdomyolysis secondary to quinolones is not frequent. There are scarce reports in the literature associating rhabdomyolysis to levofloxacin. We describe a case of levofloxacin-induced rhabdomyolysis.

Case presentation

A 52-year-old African-American man presented with muscle tightness after taking three doses of levofloxacin. He had elevated creatine kinase without acute kidney injury. His symptoms resolved after discontinuation of levofloxacin and supportive care.

Conclusions

It is fascinating that our patient has a prior history of rhabdomyolysis, likely from levofloxacin. Our case highlights the need to be mindful of this potentially life-threatening complication of levofloxacin.

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Title: Levofloxacin-induced rhabdomyolysis: a case report
Authors: Febin John
Ruby Oluronbi
C. S. Pitchumoni
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-016-1004-6

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Levofloxacin-induced rhabdomyolysis: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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