Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2011
Case Reports[Rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure after cocaine overdose: report of one case].
Rhabdomyolysis caused by cocaine abuse is multifactorial, involving tissue ischemia secondary to vasoconstriction and cellular damage caused by the drug. Renal failure may or may be not associated to rhabdomyolysis. ⋯ In spite of a vigorous hydration and alkalization, he developed acute renal failure. Renal function recovered after several weeks of dialysis.