MDMA("Ecstasy") abuse leading to delayed onset rhabdomyolysis: A case report and literature review.
Clinical case reports – September 01, 2024
Source: PubMed
Summary
MDMA use can trigger muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) not just immediately, but days after exposure. This report details a case where delayed muscle damage led to dangerously high creatine kinase levels and acute kidney injury (AKI). Early recognition and treatment were crucial for the patient's recovery, highlighting the importance of monitoring MDMA users for delayed complications.
Abstract
MDMA and cocaine can result in acute onset rhabdomyolysis. However, delayed onset rhabdomyolysis and its pathophysiology is of concern Early therapeutic intervention improves prognosis. Such cases should be promptly referred and managed in centers equipped with critical care and renal replacement therapy.