MYOPATHY AS A SIDE EFFECT OF STATIN THERAPY: MECHANISMS OF DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPECTS FOR TREATMENT

Statins are lipid-lowering drugs with proven efficacy that reduce cardiovascular risk and are well tolerated by most patients. Myopathy as a side effect of statin therapy is one of the most common reasons for their withdrawal. Its severity can range from asymptomatic increase of serum CPK to life-th...

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Main Authors: O. M. Drapkina, E. M. Chernova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Столичная издательская компания 2015-09-01
Series:Рациональная фармакотерапия в кардиологии
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Online Access:https://www.rpcardio.online/jour/article/view/67