title: Levofloxacin-induced rhabdomyolysis: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Rhabdomyolysis secondary to quinolones is not frequent. There are scarce reports in the literature associating rhabdomyolysis to levofloxacin. We describe a case of levofloxacin-induced rhabdomyolysis.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 52-year-old African-American man presented with muscle tightness after taking three doses of levofloxacin. He had elevated creatine kinase without acute kidney injury. His symptoms resolved after discontinuation of levofloxacin and supportive care.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It is fascinating that our patient has a prior history of rhabdomyolysis, likely from levofloxacin. Our case highlights the need to be mindful of this potentially life-threatening complication of levofloxacin.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Peters University Hospital, Rutgers-RWJ Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA. johnfebin35@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Febin
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4855-7997
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: John
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Ruby
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Oluronbi
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Peters University Hospital, Rutgers-RWJ Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Pitchumoni
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D064704:Levofloxacin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018763:Muscle Fatigue; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D064704:Levofloxacin; D003402:Creatine Kinase
keywords: Case report; Drug-induced rhabdomyolysis; Levofloxacin; Rhabdomyolysis