Rhabdomyolysis: an unusual complication following diclofenac and amitraz consumption

Authors

  • Priyadharshini Krishnaswamy Department of General Medicine, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Deepali . Department of General Medicine, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Madhumati R. R. Department of General Medicine, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Manisha Mohanty Department of Neurology, NIMHANS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Vishal S. Department of General Medicine, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20211064

Keywords:

Amitraz, Diclofenac, Rhabdomyolysis, Poisoning

Abstract

Amitraz is a pesticide with central alpha 2 agonistic action and diclofenac is a non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Rhabdomyolysis is not commonly associated with either compound consumption. We report the case of a 28-year-old male who after presenting to us following 25ml of amitraz consumption, developed diffuse myalgia, muscle tenderness, cola coloured urine with oliguric acute renal failure which was followed by altered sensorium. Further probing revealed that he had also consumed 10 tablets of unknown dose of tablet diclofenac along with the amitraz. Rhabdomyolysis was suspected which was confirmed by an elevated creatinine phosphokinase. He was hydrated with IV fluids, given bicarbonate and N-acetylcysteine and in view of deteriorating renal function underwent 6 sessions of hemodialysis. Following the same, sensorium improved, urine output normalised, renal function improved and creatinine phosphokinase levels showed a decreasing trend indicating a reduction of the rhabdomyolysis. In poisoning cases it is often difficult to reliably confirm the drug consumed at the time of presentation. Therefore, like in our case, in addition to initial supportive measures, a periodic review of history, examination, regular monitoring of vitals and timely appropriate blood investigations can help confirm the nature of the poison and detect early the possible complications, and thus enable the early initiation of life saving treatment with improved patient outcomes.  

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2021-03-23

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