Acase report on rosuvastatin-induced myopathy

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Case Report

Author Details : MD Sony, Namilikonda Rachana, Oragala Sridhar, Tejaswi Chillara*

Volume : 7, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 28-31

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.sajhp.2024.007

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Abstract

Statins are the most commonly used lipid-lowering drugs in cardiovascular patients. Rosuvastatin is a majorly used statin. Rosuvastatin 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 Atorvastatin. He has been on rosuvastatin for 6 months. From the last 6 months, he has not experienced and myopathy symptoms.
Keywords : HMG­CoA, LDL­C, CoQ10, Serum C Reatinine Kinase(CK), Myopathy, CAD

How to cite : Sony M, Rachana N, Sridhar O, Chillara T, Acase report on rosuvastatin-induced myopathy. South Asian J Health Prof 2024;7(1):28-31

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