Rhabdomyolysis associated with quinacrine therapy in a patient with chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus

J Drugs Dermatol. 2005 Mar-Apr;4(2):225-7.

Abstract

We describe a patient who developed rhabdomyolysis 6 weeks after starting combination therapy with hydroxychloroquine and quinacrine for the treatment of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE). Myopathy due to 4-aminoquinolone antimalarials has been well documented. It is plausible that quinacrine may induce muscle injury in a manner similar to other antimalarials but, to our knowledge, rhabdomyolysis associated with antimalarial therapy has not been reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxychloroquine / administration & dosage
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / drug therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Quinacrine / administration & dosage
  • Quinacrine / adverse effects*
  • Rhabdomyolysis / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Hydroxychloroquine
  • Quinacrine