Drug-Induced Rhabdomyolysis Secondary To Lenalidomide

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Himanshu Rathore
Sananjay Singh

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Abstract

Lenalidomide is an immunomodulator imide compound that works through its antitumor, anti-angiogenic, and anti-osteoclastogenic effects. It is increasingly used for a multitude of inflammatory disorders and cancers. Diarrhea, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and blood clots are well-established severe side effects of Lenalidomide, but rhabdomyolysis is a rare side effect of the drug. It is difficult to reach this diagnosis because it needs a detailed history of the evolution of symptoms and carefully ruling out other etiologies, especially other drugs. Here we present the case of a 75-year-old female who developed rhabdomyolysis and, subsequently, acute kidney injury after receiving Lenalidomide therapy for multiple myeloma. Discontinuation of the diuretics and the use of isotonic fluids led to a gradual improvement in her condition. Physicians should be aware of this potential rare complication and keep it on the differential when treating patients on Lenalidomide.

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Rathore, H. and Singh, S. (2023) “Drug-Induced Rhabdomyolysis Secondary To Lenalidomide”, International Journal of Integrated Medical Research, 10(01), pp. 01–03. doi: 10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/92.
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Case Report
Author Biography

Sananjay Singh, Faculty of Internal Medicine, University of Illinois, Peoria IL, USA

Faculty of Internal Medicine

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