Rhabdomyolysis induced by a single dose of a statin has been reported. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Rhabdomyolysis induced by a single dose of a statin has been reported.

Abstract Source:

Heart. 2004 Jan ;90(1):e3. PMID: 14676266

Abstract Author(s):

S Jamil, P Iqbal

Article Affiliation:

Medical Directorate, Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital NHS Calow, Chesterfield, UK.

Abstract:

Statins have been shown to cause myotoxicity and rhabdomyolysis. In most cases rhabdomyolysis occurs following the use of these drugs for at least one week. A case of rhabdomyolysis after just a single dose of simvastatin is reported.

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2004

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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Diseases : Rhabdomyolysis : CK(165) : AC(38), Statin-Induced Pathologies : CK(1638) : AC(327)

Problem Substances : Simvastatin : CK(754) : AC(153), Statin Drugs : CK(4369) : AC(517)

Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Myotoxicity : CK(327) : AC(80)

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