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The graph shows the levels of creatinine kinase (CK) and myoglobulin in the y-axis and the admission days in the x-axis. The rapid fall and normalization of the CK and myoglobulin in our patient, after cessation of treatment with atorvastatin and fusidic acid on 6th day prior to admission, clearly suggest the diagnosis of pharmacokinetic interaction between atorvastatin and fusidic acid as cause of rhabdomyolysis.
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When he left hospital the biochemical markers revealed normal muscle enzymes with CK 71 U/L, myoglobin 94 ng/L, and normal transaminases (Table 1 and Figure 1).