Rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury potentiated by a drug-drug interaction between cyclosporine, leflunomide, and rosuvastatin in a kidney transplant recipient: A missed opportunity for pharmacist involvement.

Background: This study aimed to describe a case of rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury potentiated by a drug-drug interaction (DDI) between cyclosporine, leflunomide, and rosuvastatin in a kidney transplant recipient.

Case Summary: A 74-year-old male with end-stage kidney disease secondary to type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension received a deceased by cardiac death kidney transplant. The patient's medical history included coronary artery disease and hyperlipidemia for which he was receiving rosuvastatin 40 mg daily.