Rhabdomyolysis

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Rhabdomyolysis is an acute, potentially fatal disease of Skeletal Muscles.  It is characterized by destruction of Skeletal Muscle as evidenced by Myoglobinuria (excretion of Myoglobin into the Urine as a result of Skeletal Muscle degeneration).

 

These Substances may Prevent Rhabdomyolysis

Amino Acids

 Carnitine (4,000 mg per day) may result in significant improvement in some cases of Rhabdomyolysis.  [1]

 

Quinones

 Coenzyme Q10 may prevent Rhabdomyolysis.  [2]

 

These Substances may Cause Rhabdomyolysis

Prescribed Medications

 Cyclosporine may increase the risk of Rhabdomyolysis.  [3]

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