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Statin-Associated Necrotizing Myopathy Leading to Acute Kidney Injury: A Case Report
We present a case of a female patient who was on chronic rosuvastatin therapy and developed necrotizing myopathy. The disease progressed to acute kidney and liver injury. We discontinued the drug, started supportive measures, and initiated renal replacement therapy with a high cutoff dialysis membrane once. Her recovery was prompt, with a normal control electromyography 2 weeks after discharge.Case Rep Nephrol Dial 2021;11:129 –135
Source: Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis - June 17, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Rosuvastatin-induced rhabdomyolysis: A case report
In this report, we have also discussed the various risk factors for developing myopathy with statins and the importance of strict pharmacovigilance, and a greater caution among physicians while using this drug.
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - April 20, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ravindra Nikalji Suvadeep Sen Source Type: research