A Case of Rhabdomyolysis in Patient Taking Nebivolol

We report a patient who developed rhabdomyolysis after changing medication to nebivolol. A 75-year old woman was admitted to our hospital because of generalized weakness originating 2 weeks before visiting. Approximately 1 month prior to her admission, her medication was changed from carvedilol 12.5 mg to nebivolol 5 mg. Over this time span she had no other life style changes causing rhabdomyolysis. Her blood chemistry and whole body bone scan indicated rhabdomyolysis. We considered newly prescribed nebivolol as a causal agent. She was prescribed carvedilol 12.5mg, which she was previous taken, instead of nebivolol. She was treated with hydration and urine alkalization. She was fully recovered and discharged.
Source: Kidney Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research