Statin-induced myopathy in the elderly: Part 2

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Adverse Drug Reaction Bulletin Pub Date : 2009-06-01 DOI:10.1097/FAD.0b013e32832c3d56

S. Chew

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Abstract

Elderly patients who take statins are predisposed to statin-induced myopathy (Part 1). The associated pain and weakness can also have a significant impact on the quality of life and lead to increased morbidity by the loss of physical ability. This part deals with the difficult problem of the diagnosis and management of statin-induced myopathy in the elderly.

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老年人他汀类药物诱发的肌病:第2部分

服用他汀类药物的老年患者易患他汀类药物引起的肌病(第1部分)。相关的疼痛和虚弱也会对生活质量产生重大影响，并通过丧失身体能力导致发病率增加。这一部分涉及他汀类药物引起的老年肌病的诊断和治疗难题。

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Adverse Drug Reaction Bulletin Medicine-Pharmacology (medical)

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期刊介绍： For over 40 years, Adverse Drug Reaction Bulletin has provided comprehensive coverage in the field of adverse drug reactions. Each issue contains an invited article on a topic of current interest, dealing with specific conditions from drug-induced lung disorders to drug-induced sexual dysfunction, or types of drugs from lipid-lowering agents to poisons antidotes. This bimonthly journal"s articles are timely, succinct and fully referenced