Why may epsilon-aminocaproic acid (EACA) induce myopathy in man? Report of a case and literature review

Ital J Neurol Sci. 1983 Dec;4(4):489-92. doi: 10.1007/BF02125632.

Abstract

A case of necrotizing myopathy due to a short epsilon-aminocaproic acid (EACA) treatment in a 72 year-old patient with subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is described. Pathogenetic hypotheses are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aminocaproates / adverse effects*
  • Aminocaproic Acid / adverse effects*
  • Aminocaproic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Muscles / pathology
  • Muscular Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Necrosis
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / drug therapy

Substances

  • Aminocaproates
  • Aminocaproic Acid