Rhabdomyolysis Flashcards

1
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How do you know on lab values it’s rhabdo

A

High potassium
High AST: ALT ratio
High phosphorus
AKI
High serum creatinine kinase
Low urine output
Hematuria
No or less RBC in urine

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2
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Causes for rhabdomyolysis

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Seizures
Excessive exertion
Immobilization- alcohol, surgery
Drugs

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Drugs causing rhabdomyolysis direct toxicity

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Statins, fibrates
Ethanol
Cocaine
Colchicine

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Drugs causing ischemic vasoconstriction type of rhabdomyolysis

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Cocaine
Amphetamine

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Drugs causing immomibilzation type of rhabdomyolysis

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Opioids
Benzodiazepine
Alcohol

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