Rhabdomyolysis caused by an unusual interaction between azithromycin and simvastatin
Rhabdomyolysis is an uncommon but life-threatening adverse effect of simvastatin therapy. A 73-year-old male on chronic simvastatin therapy received azithromycin for acute bronchitis. He presented with weakness of all extremities with a significant increase in creatinine phosphokinase levels and acu...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2012
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3516014/ |