Journal article
Drug induced myopathies
Practical Neurology, Vol.6(1), pp.4-13
2006
Abstract
Iatrogenic disorders are an important cause of morbidity, mortality, and admission to hospital. Although drug induced myopathies may be individually uncommon, they are nevertheless an important group of disorders that must be considered when evaluating any patient presenting with muscular symptoms. Their importance lies in the fact that unlike many other neuromuscular disorders they are potentially reversible once the offending agent is withdrawn, whereas failure to recognise their iatrogenic nature will result in unnecessary morbidity and, in some instances, even a fatal outcome...
Details
- Title
- Drug induced myopathies
- Authors/Creators
- F.L. Mastaglia (Author/Creator) - Centre for Neuromuscular & Neurological Disorders
- Publication Details
- Practical Neurology, Vol.6(1), pp.4-13
- Publisher
- BMJ Publishing Group
- Identifiers
- 991005541560007891
- Copyright
- 2006 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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