The self-limiting nature of statin-induced rhabdomyolysis

The self-limiting nature of statin-induced rhabdomyolysis

Statins have come to the forefront of treatments for hyperlipidemias, coronary artery diseases and strokes. They have been shown to cause myotoxicity and rhabdomyolysis. In most cases, rhabdomyolysis is self-limiting and needs supportive therapy. Two cases of statin-induced rhabdomyolysis are report...

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Main Authors: Abdulsalam A Al-Sulaiman, Nora I Al-Muslim, Abdulaziz A Al-Quorain, Raed M Al-Sulaiman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Family and Community Medicine
Subjects:
Statins
myopathy
rhabdomyolysis
Online Access:http://www.jfcmonline.com/article.asp?issn=2230-8229;year=2009;volume=16;issue=3;spage=119;epage=121;aulast=Al-Sulaiman

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