Acase report on rosuvastatin-induced myopathy


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Case Report

Author :

MD Sony, Namilikonda Rachana, Oragala Sridhar, Tejaswi Chillara

Volume :

7

Issue :

1

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.

Keyword :

HMG­CoA, LDL­C, CoQ10, Serum C Reatinine Kinase(CK), Myopathy, CAD