Elevated levels of circulating proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) are associated with increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and worse cardiovascular outcomes
) Genetic/race effects; Prevention of cardiovascular disease; Noncardiovascular disease outcomes; SIDE EFFECTS
This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, and mechanism of action of atorvastatin to manage coronary heart disease
Myalgia is the most common side effect of statin use, with documented
It’s possible for atorvastatin to cause side effects
The major adverse reaction limiting statin use is the development of muscle
What are some other side effects of this drug? All drugs may cause side effects
medications, side effects, or risks that may apply to a specific patient
medications, side effects, or risks that may apply to a specific patient
Although simvastatin 80 mg/day is a high-intensity dose of statin, given high rates of adverse muscle symptoms including rhabdomyolysis and the availability of generic rosuvastatin and atorvastatin, we suggest
For patients presenting to the emergency department with chest pain suspicious of an ACS, the diagnosis of MI can be confirmed by the electrocardiogram
At 6 weeks, across-dose analyses showed that rosuvastatin 10 to 80 mg reduced LDL cholesterol by a mean of 8
Statins: Actions, side effects, and administration
Sepsis (severe infection)—Patients with these conditions may be at risk of developing muscle and kidney problems
Albumin, bilirubin, and prothrombin time are markers of hepatocellular function
Rate and extent of equivalent absorption of atorvastatin were lower during evening than morning administration
On the basis of Concurrent statin therapy may be a risk factor for self-limited treatments, medications, side effects, or risks that may apply to a specific patient
- Comparison statin drugs - Effects combined statin resin; RELATED TOPICS