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Severe Rhabdomyolysis Associated with Acute Amphetamine Toxicosis in a Dog
Joint Authors
Smith, M. Ryan
Wurlod, Virginie A.
Source
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-01-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 3-year-old female spayed rat terrier presented for hyperactivity and repetitive circling to the right of less than one-hour duration.
On examination, the patient was dehydrated, hyperactive, and dysphoric.
Laboratory tests initially revealed elevations in creatine kinase (CK) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST).
Serial chemistries indicated significant progression of CK elevation to a maximum of 181,900 U/L on day 3 along with the development of profuse myoglobinuria.
A urine drug screening test was positive for amphetamine metabolites.
This patient was treated with sedatives, aggressive fluid diuresis, and antioxidants.
The dog recovered uneventfully with no indicators of renal dysfunction based on serial blood chemistries and was discharged five days after presentation.
Follow-up blood chemistries taken four days after discharge revealed near normalization of CK and resolution of myoglobinuria.
This case report describes a particularly severe case of rhabdomyolysis associated with amphetamine toxicity and its successful treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Smith, M. Ryan& Wurlod, Virginie A.. 2020. Severe Rhabdomyolysis Associated with Acute Amphetamine Toxicosis in a Dog. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151992
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Smith, M. Ryan& Wurlod, Virginie A.. Severe Rhabdomyolysis Associated with Acute Amphetamine Toxicosis in a Dog. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151992
American Medical Association (AMA)
Smith, M. Ryan& Wurlod, Virginie A.. Severe Rhabdomyolysis Associated with Acute Amphetamine Toxicosis in a Dog. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151992
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151992