Statin toxicity: a situation that mimics viral hepatitis

Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2005 Nov;43(11):543-5. doi: 10.5414/cpp43543.

Abstract

A case is presented involving a female patient who experienced rhabdomyolysis following high-dose therapy with a statin. Acute renal failure was a complicating factor necessitating the use of hemodialysis. The patient recovered fully within about 6 weeks.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / chemically induced
  • Adult
  • Anticholesteremic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Fluvastatin
  • Hepatitis, Viral, Human / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Indoles / adverse effects*
  • Rhabdomyolysis / chemically induced*
  • Simvastatin / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anticholesteremic Agents
  • Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated
  • Indoles
  • Fluvastatin
  • Simvastatin