cocaine rhabdomyolysis syndrome

cocaine rhabdomyolysis syndrome

A potentially fatal complication of cocaine abuse, which is characterised by renal failure, profound hypotension, hyperpyrexia, and a marked increase in creatine kinase (CK). In those who die, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is almost always present.

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cocaine rhabdomyolysis syndrome

Substance abuse A potentially fatal complication of cocaine abuse characterized by renal failure, profound hypotension, hyperpyrexia, ↑↑↑ CK; in those who die, DIC is almost always present. See Cocaine.

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