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nifedipine and Rhabdomyolysis

nifedipine has been researched along with Rhabdomyolysis in 2 studies

Nifedipine: A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.

Rhabdomyolysis: Necrosis or disintegration of skeletal muscle often followed by myoglobinuria.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 36 year old psychotic man receiving treatment with slow-release pipotiazine and trihexyphenidyl developed nine days after addition of droperidol signs suggestive of a malignant neuroleptic syndrome: altered general condition, diffuse hypertonia, akinesia, fever and vomiting."3.66[Hyperthermia with acute rhabdomyolysis in a psychotic treated with neuroleptics]. ( Collard, M; Felten, P; Reis, J; Rumbach, L, 1983)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Reis, J1
Felten, P1
Rumbach, L1
Collard, M1
Horn, S1
Holzer, H1
Gasser, R1
Horina, JH1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for nifedipine and Rhabdomyolysis

ArticleYear
[Hyperthermia with acute rhabdomyolysis in a psychotic treated with neuroleptics].
    Revue neurologique, 1983, Volume: 139, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Droperidol; Drug Therapy, Combination; Fever; Humans; Male; Nifedipine;

1983
Severe rhabdomyolysis in a kidney-transplant recipient receiving intravenous nifedipine.
    Lancet (London, England), 1995, Sep-23, Volume: 346, Issue:8978

    Topics: Adult; Creatinine; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Hypertension; Injections, Intravenous; Kidney Transpla

1995