Severe rhabdomyolysis due to drug overdose

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2004 Jul;14(7):436-7.

Abstract

A case of a young girl is described who presented in a state of intoxication and later developed acute renal failure secondary to severe rhabdomyolysis. With vigorous fluid therapy she regained normal renal function. Biochemical testing finally confirmed over the counter drug overdose as the cause for this presentation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / chemically induced*
  • Acute Kidney Injury / physiopathology
  • Acute Kidney Injury / therapy
  • Adolescent
  • Barbiturates / adverse effects*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Humans
  • Kidney Function Tests
  • Nonprescription Drugs / adverse effects*
  • Respiration, Artificial
  • Rhabdomyolysis / chemically induced*
  • Rhabdomyolysis / physiopathology
  • Rhabdomyolysis / therapy
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index

Substances

  • Barbiturates
  • Nonprescription Drugs