title: A case of rhabdomyolysis complicated with acute renal failure after resumption of fenofibrate therapy: a first report.
abstract: Adverse effects due to use of fibrates often relate to the skeletal muscle, kidneys, or liver. Rhabdomyolysis is a most serious potential adverse effect. We present a case of resumed fenofibrate induced rhabdomyolysis complicated with acute renal failure.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine Clinic, Bezmialem Vakif University, 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Muharrem
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kiskac
authors.forename: Mehmet
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zorlu
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cakirca
authors.forename: Cumali
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Karatoprak
authors.forename: Celalettin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Peru
authors.forename: Reha
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Erkoc
authors.forename: Erdinc
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Yavuz
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D011345:Fenofibrate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D015228:Hypertriglyceridemia / Q000188:drug therapy; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents; D011345:Fenofibrate
keywords: Acute renal failure; fenofibrate; rhabdomyolysis