Rhabdomyolysis induced by a single dose of a statin.
case_report · Level V
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Simvastatin