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Statin-Induced Autoimmune Necrotizing Myopathy
J Prim Care Community Health. 2021 Jan-Dec;12:21501327211028714. doi: 10.1177/21501327211028714.ABSTRACTStatin therapy is a widely prescribed medication class for hypercholesterolemia. In statin-induced autoimmune myopathy, genetically predisposed and at-risk patients can develop antibodies against hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGCR), the key enzyme in the production of cholesterol. As a result, an autoimmune reaction causing weakness, myalgia, with possible severe rhabdomyolysis, renal failure, and myonecrosis also can occur. A 73-year-old female presented to clinic with myalgia and fatigue. She was on atorvast...
Source: Primary Care - July 5, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Sahani Jayatilaka Kunal Desai Swarup Rijal Debra Zimmerman Source Type: research
