Myopathy with rhabdomyolysis as an adverse effect of simultaneous treatment with cerivastatin and gemfibrozil
Huić, M.; Anić, B.; Cikes, N.; Bosnić, D.; Sentić, M.; Markeljević, J.; Mayer, M.; Pazanin, L.
Lijecnicki Vjesnik 124(3-4): 73-76
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-3477 PMID: 18956824 Document Number: 544484
Drug-induced myopathy and/or rhabdomyolysis have been reported with use of some statins and fibric acid derivatives. The risk of adverse effects is increased with their concomitant use. We report the case of myopathy with rhabdomyolysis during the concomitant use of cerivastatin and gemfibrozil.
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