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Association between statin-induced creatine kinase elevation and genetic polymorphisms in SLCO1B1, ABCB1 and ABCG2.
European journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 May 2014
Ferrari Marco, Guasti Luigina, Maresca Andrea, Mirabile Mauro, Contini Sara, Grandi Anna Maria, Marino Franca, Cosentino Marco
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PURPOSE: Treatment with statins requires close monitoring of serum creatine kinase (CK) levels to prevent myopathy, a common and potentially serious dose-dependent adverse effect of these drugs. We have investigated the correlation between elevated CK levels and polymorphisms in the genes encoding transporters involved in statin disposition. METHODS: Patients with and without statin-induced elevated serum CK...
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