Perhexilene neuropathy: a report of two cases.
Two cases of sensory-motor neuropathy attributed to perhexilene maleate are described. The clinical and pathological features of perhexilene neuropathy are discussed. The use of perhexilene should be tempered with caution. Nerve conduction studies may be useful in confirming early neuropathy.
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009431:Neural Conduction; D010146:Pain / Q000139:chemically induced; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000139:chemically induced; D010480:Perhexiline / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology
C023470:perhexiline maleate; D010480:Perhexiline