Undiagnosed Hypothyroidism: Culprit for Fenofibrate Induced Rhabdomyolysis

Authors

  • Ravi Shahi Department of Cardiology, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1943-5974
  • Rabindra Simkhada Department of Cardiology, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Parash Koirala Department of Cardiology, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Keshab Raj Neupane Department of Cardiology, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal

Keywords:

Fenofibrate, hypothyroidism, rhabdomyolysis

Abstract

Fenofibrate induced rhabdomyolysis is not very common event. We present a case of muscle pain and generalized weakness following administration of fenofibrate for 10 days in undiagnosed hypothyroidism. Patient gradually improved after stopping the drug. As per our knowledge, this is probably the first case report of fenofibrate induced rhabdomyolysis from Nepal.

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Published

2024-05-31

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Case Reports

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How to Cite

Shahi, R. ., Simkhada, R., Koirala, P., & Neupane, K. R. (2024). Undiagnosed Hypothyroidism: Culprit for Fenofibrate Induced Rhabdomyolysis. Nepalese Heart Journal, 21(1), 49-50. https://doi.org/10.3126/nhj.v21i1.65665