A Case of Bezafibrate-induced Myopathy.
- Author:
Eun Mi PARK
1
;
Kee Duk PARK
;
Shin Yi HWANG
;
Joon Shik MOON
;
Kyung Gyu CHOI
;
Hae Soo KOO
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Aged, 80 and over;
Atrophy;
Bezafibrate;
Biopsy;
Creatine Kinase;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Female;
Humans;
Muscular Diseases*;
Myalgia;
Thorax
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1995;13(4):996-1000
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
One case of bezafibrate-induced myopathy was experienced and presente with a brief review of literatures. A 80-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus developed generalized myalgia and chest tightness 2 days before admission. The patient was treated with bezafibrate (800mg/day) for the previous 3 months. Serum creatine kinase, LDH and AST were markedly increased. Muscle biopsy revealed type 2 fiber atrophy. Withdrawal of the drug under the impression of bezafibrate-induced myopathy was followed by rapid clinical improvement.
