Succinylcholine-Induced Rhabdomyolysis in Adults: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Robert William Barrons, Liem T Nguyen

Abstract

A case of succinylcholine (SCh) and sevoflurane as a probable cause of rhabdomyolysis in an adult is presented, along with a review of the relevant literature and strategies for prevention. A nondiabetic, morbidly obese 32-year-old female developed rhabdomyolysis after administration of SCh and sevoflurane for diagnostic procedures of 30 minutes' duration. Thirty-three hours following anesthesia, the patient developed diffuse muscle tenderness and progressive weakness with a creatinine kinase (CK) of 4319 U/L. Urinalysis findings indicated contamination, a white blood cells of 12.1 × 103/μL was stress induced, while all other labs were normal. Following 26 hours of intravenous fluids, the patient's CK decreased to 1243 U/L, with pain responsive to acetaminophen and improved mobility, resulting in discharge. With a lack of reasonable alternative causes and a temporal association of symptoms, procedural medication-induced rhabdomyolysis was suspected. Based on Naranjo scale evaluation, SCh and sevoflurane were probable causes of rhabdomyolysis. We reviewed the literature for SCh-induced rhabdomyolysis among adults and found 10 cases. The majority of patients received halogenated anesthesia (HA) and prophylaxis for SCh myopathy, w...Continue Reading

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