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Impact of Pharmacokinetic Gene Polymorphisms on Statin-Induced Myotoxicity in Thai Patients Treated With Simvastatin.
Clinical and translational science - 1 Apr 2026
Tipnoppanon Sayanit, Siwamogsatham Sarawut, Vorasettakarnkij Yongkasem, Sukasem Chonlaphat, Chariyavilaskul Pajaree, Satapornpong Patompong, Vanwong Natchaya
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Statin-induced myotoxicity (SIM) is a common adverse effect of simvastatin therapy, which can negatively impact patient adherence and treatment outcomes. This study aims to investigate the impacts of pharmacokinetic (PK) gene polymorphisms on SIM in Thai population treated with simvastatin. One hundred forty-eight Thai participants, including 23 with SIM and 125 tolerant controls were enrolled. The...
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