A case report on atorvastatin-induced myopathy
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2024-01
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IP Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd.
Abstract
Statins are the most commonly used lipid-lowering drugs in cardiovascular patients. Atorvastatin is a majorly used statin. Atorvastatin will induce myopathy; it is a rare side effect. In my case report, the patient experiencing muscle cramps for 3 years on and off. He consulted a cardiologist. The doctor advised rosuvastatin. He has been on rosuvastatin for 6 months. From the last 6 months, he had not experienced any myopathy symptoms.
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HMGCoA, LDLC, CoQ10, Serum creatinine kinase (CK), Myopathy, CAD
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Oragala S, Namilikonda R, Sony M, Chillara T.. A case report on atorvastatin-induced myopathy. Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology. 2024 Jan; 11(1): 17-20