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