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Ha J, Lee J, Yu J, Park H, Shinn J, Lee SH, Cho JH, Kim HS. Effects of statin use on serum creatinine phosphokinase levels in normal thyroid function. Korean J Intern Med 2024; 39:650-658. [PMID: 38910508 PMCID: PMC11236818 DOI: 10.3904/kjim.2024.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Statins are common lipid-lowering agents used in dyslipidemia. However, they increase serum creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) levels. Currently, there are no studies on the effect of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels on CPK levels after statin administration. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate CPK level alterations after statin administration according to TSH quartiles in participants with euthyroidism. METHODS This retrospective analysis included 25,047 patients with euthyroidism. CPK levels were measured before and 6 months after statin administration. Normal TSH levels were divided into four quartiles, and the CPK levels and proportions of patients with normal CPK levels after statin administration for each TSH quartile were evaluated. RESULTS The baseline CPK level was significantly higher in the lowest TSH quartile (Q1) compared to the other quartiles but decreased after statin administration. Thus, the difference between the CPK levels and the other quartile groups was not significant. The proportion of patients with normal CPK levels was also significantly lowest in Q1 before statin administration; however, no significant difference was noted in the ratio among each group after statin administration. These findings were consistent with the findings of the analysis according to statin intensity. CONCLUSION In patients in the lowest TSH quartile of the normal TSH range, the CPK level decreased, and the proportion of normal CPK levels increased significantly after statin administration. However, similar changes were not observed in other TSH quartiles. Therefore, further studies are required to mechanistically confirm these conclusions.
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- Jeonghoon Ha
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Medical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Medical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
Korea
- Department of Medical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
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Mostaza JM, Escobar C. Rosuvastatin-Based Lipid-Lowering Therapy for the Control of LDL Cholesterol in Patients at High Vascular Risk. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1894. [PMID: 38610659 PMCID: PMC11012264 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13071894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Vascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Spain. Hypercholesterolemia is not only a cardiovascular risk factor, but also underlies the etiopathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Therefore, reducing LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) to the goals recommended by clinical practice guidelines, is essential to decrease the risk of vascular complications. Despite this, current LDL-C control is scarce, even in subjects with high and very high risk. This is mainly due to an insufficient intensification of lipid-lowering treatment. In this context, it is essential to prescribe the appropriate therapy, adjusted to patient's needs based on their LDL-C and their vascular risk. Rosuvastatin, alone or in combination with ezetimibe, provides intensive LDL-C reductions (up to 50-55% and 60-75%, respectively), with a low risk of side effects and in an efficient manner, in patients both without and with established atherosclerotic vascular disease.
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- Jose María Mostaza
- Lipid and Vascular Risk Unit, Department of Internal, University Hospital La Paz-Carlos III, 28046 Madrid, Spain;
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital La Paz-Carlos III, 28046 Madrid, Spain
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Schade DS, Blankenship J, Eaton RP. Maximizing Benefits and Minimizing Adverse Effects of Statins. Endocr Pract 2024; 30:83-85. [PMID: 37541587 DOI: 10.1016/j.eprac.2023.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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- David S Schade
- Division of Endocrinology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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- Division of Cardiology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Division of Endocrinology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Schade DS, Duro T, Eaton RP. Optimal Prescribing of Statins to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease. Am J Med 2023; 136:1133-1135. [PMID: 37572739 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2023.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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- David S Schade
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque
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Kim BG, Lee SJ, Lee YJ, You SC, Hong SJ, Yun KH, Hong BK, Heo JH, Rha SW, Hong SJ, Ahn CM, Kim BK, Ko YG, Choi D, Hong MK, Jang Y, Cho YH, Kim JS. Effect of moderate-intensity statin with ezetimibe combination vs. high-intensity statin therapy according to sex in patients with atherosclerosis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20157. [PMID: 37978309 PMCID: PMC10656546 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47505-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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We aimed to evaluate sex differences in the effects of moderate-intensity statin with ezetimibe combination therapy (rosuvastatin 10 mg plus ezetimibe) versus high-intensity statin (rosuvastatin 20 mg) monotherapy in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). This was a sex-specific subgroup analysis of the RACING trial that evaluated the interaction between sex and treatment strategies for the primary outcome (composite of cardiovascular death, major cardiovascular events, or nonfatal stroke at 3 years). Of 3780 patients in the RACING trial, 954 (25.2%) were women. Regardless of sex, the effect of moderate-intensity statin with ezetimibe combination therapy on primary outcome compared with high-intensity statin monotherapy was similar (hazard ratio [HR] 0.98 [0.63-1.52] in women; HR 0.90 [0.71-1.14] in men). The rate of discontinuation or dose reduction of study drugs due to intolerance was lower in the ezetimibe combination group than in the high-intensity statin monotherapy group in both women (4.5% vs. 8.6%, P = 0.014) and men (4.8% vs. 8.0%, P < 0.001). LDL cholesterol levels of < 70 mg/dL at 1, 2, and 3 years were more frequently achieved in the ezetimibe combination group than in the high-intensity statin monotherapy group (all P < 0.001) in both sexes. There were no significant interactions between sex and treatment groups regarding the primary outcome, discontinuation, or dose reduction of study drugs, or the proportion of achievement of LDL cholesterol levels < 70 mg/dL. The effect of ezetimibe combination therapy for the 3-year composite outcomes was not different in both men and women. The benefits of ezetimibe combination therapy on LDL cholesterol lowering and drug tolerance were similarly observed regardless of sex.Trial registration: https://clinicaltrials.gov ; Unique identifier: NCT03044665.
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- Byung Gyu Kim
- Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Systems Informatics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Myongji Hospital, Hwasu-ro 14-55, Deogyang-gu, Goyang, 10475, Gyeonggi-do, Korea.
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- Division of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei-ro 50-1, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea.
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Deng F, Sjöstedt N, Santo M, Neuvonen M, Niemi M, Kidron H. Novel inhibitors of breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP, ABCG2) among marketed drugs. Eur J Pharm Sci 2023; 181:106362. [PMID: 36529162 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2022.106362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) are a major concern for the safe use of medications. Breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) is a clinically relevant ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter for drug disposition. Inhibition of BCRP increases the plasma concentrations of BCRP substrate drugs, which potentially could lead to adverse drug reactions. The aim of the present study was to identify BCRP inhibitors amongst a library of 232 commonly used drugs and anticancer drugs approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). BCRP inhibition studies were carried out using the vesicular transport assay. We found 75 drugs that reduced the relative transport activity of BCRP to less than 25% of the vehicle control and were categorized as strong inhibitors. The concentration required for 50% inhibition (IC50) was determined for 13 strong inhibitors that were previously poorly characterized for BCRP inhibition. The IC50 ranged from 1.1 to 11 µM, with vemurafenib, dabigatran etexilate and everolimus being the strongest inhibitors. According to the drug interaction guidance documents from the FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), in vivo DDI studies are warranted if the theoretical intestinal luminal concentration of a drug exceeds its IC50 by tenfold. Here, the IC50 values for eight of the drugs were 100-fold lower than their theoretical intestinal luminal concentration. Moreover, a mechanistic static model suggested that vemurafenib, bexarotene, dabigatran etexilate, rifapentine, aprepitant, and ivacaftor could almost fully inhibit intestinal BCRP, increasing the exposure of concomitantly administered rosuvastatin over 90%. Therefore, clinical studies are warranted to investigate whether these drugs cause BCRP-mediated DDIs in humans.
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- Feng Deng
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Tukholmankatu 8 C, P.O. Box 20, 00014, Finland; Individualized Drug Therapy Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Haartmaninkatu 8, P.O. Box 63, 00014, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Viikinkaari 5 E, P.O. Box 56, 00014, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Viikinkaari 5 E, P.O. Box 56, 00014, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Tukholmankatu 8 C, P.O. Box 20, 00014, Finland; Individualized Drug Therapy Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Haartmaninkatu 8, P.O. Box 63, 00014, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Tukholmankatu 8 C, P.O. Box 20, 00014, Finland; Individualized Drug Therapy Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Haartmaninkatu 8, P.O. Box 63, 00014, Finland; Department of Clinical Pharmacology, HUS Diagnostic Center, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Viikinkaari 5 E, P.O. Box 56, 00014, Finland.
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Wang W, Lu X, Li C, Teng W, Cui W. Rhabdomyolysis induced by rosuvastatin combined with entecavir: a case report. BMC Infect Dis 2022; 22:365. [PMID: 35410138 PMCID: PMC9004004 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07254-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Rhabdomyolysis is a serious and potentially life threatening condition that can be caused by drugs. We report a case of acute hepatitis B with rhabdomyolysis after treatment with rosuvastatin and entecavir. Case presentation A 72-year-old female was admitted to our hospital due to acute hepatitis B infection. She had taken atorvastatin for 3 months before being admitted to our hospital. After being administered entecavir (ETV) and rosuvastatin to replace atorvastatin, she suffered from muscle pain in both lower limbs and was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. After discontinuation of the two drugs, the patient's symptoms subsided and creatine kinase levels returned to normal. We hypothesize that the rhabdomyolysis was caused by the combination of rosuvastatin and ETV. Conclusions We suggest that patients who use rosuvastatin and ETV be made aware of the complication of rhabdomyolysis.
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- Wen Wang
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China.
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The Association between ABCG2 421C>A (rs2231142) Polymorphism and Rosuvastatin Pharmacokinetics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14030501. [PMID: 35335877 PMCID: PMC8954661 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14030501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Although several studies have revealed the association between rosuvastatin pharmacokinetics and the ABCG2 421C>A (rs2231142) polymorphism, most studies were conducted with small sample sizes, making it challenging to apply the findings clinically. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to perform a meta-analysis of the relationship between the ABCG2 421C>A polymorphism and rosuvastatin pharmacokinetics. We searched three electronic databases, EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science, using search terms related to ABCG2 gene polymorphisms and rosuvastatin. In addition, we reviewed studies published before 12 August 2021, to examine the relationship between the ABCG2 421C>A polymorphism and rosuvastatin pharmacokinetics. To examine the magnitude of the association, the log geometric mean difference (lnGM) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated and interpreted as the antilogarithm of a natural logarithm (elnGM). The meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager (version 5.4) and R Studio (version 4.0.2). Subgroup analysis was performed according to race and the types of mean values. Among the 318 identified studies, a total of 8 studies involving 423 patients is included in this meta-analysis. The A allele carriers of ABCG2 421C>A showed 1.5 times higher in both AUC0-∞ (lnGM = 0.43; 95% CI = 0.35−0.50; p < 0.00001) and Cmax (lnGM = 0.42; 95% CI = 0.33−0.51; p < 0.00001) than non-carriers, while there was no significant difference in Tmax and half-life. There was no significance in the pharmacokinetic parameters of the subgroups using either ethnicity or mean values. This meta-analysis demonstrates that subjects carrying the A allele of ABCG2 421C>A show significantly increased AUC0-∞ and Cmax values compared to subjects with the CC genotype. Therefore, information about ABCG2 genotypes might be useful for individualized rosuvastatin therapy.
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Producing personalized statin treatment plans to optimize clinical outcomes using big data and machine learning. J Biomed Inform 2022; 128:104029. [PMID: 35182785 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbi.2022.104029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Almost half of Americans 65 years of age and older take statins, which are highly effective in lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, preventing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and reducing all-cause mortality. Unfortunately, ∼50% of patients prescribed statins do not obtain these critical benefits because they discontinue use within one year of treatment initiation. Therefore, statin discontinuation has been identified as a major public health concern due to the increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs associated with ASCVD. In clinical practice, statin-associated symptoms (SAS) often result in dose reduction or discontinuation of these life-saving medications. Currently, physician decision-making in statin prescribing typically relies on only a few patient data elements. Physicians then employ reactive strategies to manage SAS concerns after they manifest (e.g., offering an alternative statin treatment plan or a statin holiday). A preferred approach would be a proactive strategy to identify the optimal treatment plan (statin agent + dosage) to prevent/minimize SAS and statin discontinuation risks for a particular individual prior to initiating treatment. Given that using a single patient's data to identify the optimal statin regimen is inadequate to ensure that the harms of statin use are minimized, alternative tactics must be used to address this problem. In this proof-of-concept study, we explore the use of a machine-learning personalized statin treatment plan (PSTP) platform to assess the numerous statin treatment plans available and identify the optimal treatment plan to prevent/minimize harms (SAS and statin discontinuation) for an individual. Our study leveraged de-identified administrative insurance claims data from the OptumLabs® Data Warehouse, which includes medical and pharmacy claims, laboratory results, and enrollment records for more than 130 million commercial and Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees, to successfully develop the PSTP platform. In this study, we found three results: (1) the PSTP platform recommends statin prescription with significantly lower risks of SAS and discontinuation compared with standard-practice, (2) because machine learning can consider many more dimensions of data, the performance of the proactive prescription strategy with machine-learning support is better, especially the artificial neural network approach, and (3) we demonstrate a method of incorporating optimization constraints for individualized patient-centered medicine and shared decision making. However, more research into its clinical use is needed. These promising results show the feasibility of using machine learning and big data approaches to produce personalized healthcare treatment plans and support the precision-health agenda.
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Anderson K, Nelson CH, Gong Q, Alani M, Tarnowski T, Othman AA. Assessment of the Effect of Filgotinib on the Pharmacokinetics of Atorvastatin, Pravastatin, and Rosuvastatin in Healthy Adult Participants. Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev 2021; 11:235-245. [PMID: 34468080 PMCID: PMC9293227 DOI: 10.1002/cpdd.1015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Filgotinib, an oral Janus kinase‐1 preferential inhibitor, is approved in Europe and Japan for adults with rheumatoid arthritis. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are at higher risk of cardiovascular morbidity/mortality; thus, it is important to understand potential drug‐drug interactions of filgotinib with lipid‐lowering agents. This open‐label, randomized, 2‐way crossover study evaluated the pharmacokinetics of atorvastatin, pravastatin, and rosuvastatin with and without filgotinib coadministration. Healthy participants (N = 27) received single doses of atorvastatin (40 mg) and of a pravastatin (40 mg)/rosuvastatin (10 mg) cocktail—alone or with filgotinib (200 mg once daily for 11 days)—on 2 different occasions with washout in between. Serial pharmacokinetic blood samples were collected, and safety was assessed. Pharmacokinetic parameters were evaluated using 90% confidence intervals (CI) of the geometric least‐squares mean (GLSM) ratio of the test treatment (statin coadministration with filgotinib) vs statin alone, with prespecified lack‐of‐interaction bounds of 0.70 to 1.43. Coadministration of filgotinib did not affect atorvastatin area under the plasma concentration–time curve extrapolated to infinity (AUCinf; [GLSM ratios (90% CI): 0.91 (0.84‐0.99)]), but maximum concentration [Cmax] was slightly lower [0.82 (0.69‐0.99)]. The exposure of 2‐hydroxy‐atorvastatin was unaffected (GLSM ratios [90% CI], 0.98 [0.81‐1.19] for Cmax; 1.11 [1.02‐1.22] for AUCinf). Pravastatin AUCinf was also unaffected (GLSM ratios, 1.22 [1.05‐1.41], but Cmax was slightly higher 1.25 [1.01‐1.54]). Rosuvastatin exposure was moderately higher with filgotinib coadministration—GLSM ratios (90% CI), 1.68 (1.43‐1.97) for Cmax; 1.42 (1.30‐1.57) for AUCinf—but this was not considered clinically relevant. These results indicate that filgotinib has no clinically meaningful effect on exposure of atorvastatin, pravastatin, or rosuvastatin.
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- Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, California, USA
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- Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, California, USA.,Division of Rheumatology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Investigation of the synergistic effect of glimepiride and rosuvastatin on alloxan-induced diabetic rat. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2021; 19:1415-1422. [PMID: 33553033 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-020-00662-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Purpose Diabetes mellitus is characterized by having a multitude of life-threatening secondary complications, particularly dyslipidemia, which ultimately leads to the development of comorbid diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases. This research work was designed to investigate the synergistic effect of glimepiride (1 mg/kg b.w.) and rosuvastatin (10 mg /kg b.w.) on alloxan-induced diabetic rats having dyslipidemia. Methods Diabetes was induced by injecting alloxan (120 mg/kg b.w.) intraperitoneally. The experiment was conducted to determine the level of blood glucose, HbA1c, lipid profile, and body weight variation of rats. Results This study's outcomes suggested that the combination therapy showed more statistically significant effect on blood glucose level, HbA1c level, lipid profile, and body weight variation than any single therapy. While the glimepiride monotherapy showed a statistically considerable effect on blood glucose level, HbA1c level, and body weight variation, the rosuvastatin treated group gave statistically non-significant effect on these parameters except body weight variation, which was found as downward trend. In addition, the rosuvastatin treated group showed a healthy lipid profile compared to glimepiride treated group. Conclusions Concluding the results of this study, it can be said that the treatment of glimepiride in combination with rosuvastatin may be more efficacious than monotherapy for preventing diabetes in rats with dyslipidemia.
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Suárez-Rivero JM, Pastor-Maldonado CJ, de la Mata M, Villanueva-Paz M, Povea-Cabello S, Álvarez-Córdoba M, Villalón-García I, Suárez-Carrillo A, Talaverón-Rey M, Munuera M, Sánchez-Alcázar JA. Atherosclerosis and Coenzyme Q 10. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20205195. [PMID: 31635164 PMCID: PMC6834161 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20205195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Revised: 10/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of cardiac deaths worldwide. Classically, atherosclerosis has been explained as a simple arterial lipid deposition with concomitant loss of vascular elasticity. Eventually, this condition can lead to consequent blood flow reduction through the affected vessel. However, numerous studies have demonstrated that more factors than lipid accumulation are involved in arterial damage at the cellular level, such as inflammation, autophagy impairment, mitochondrial dysfunction, and/or free-radical overproduction. In order to consider the correction of all of these pathological changes, new approaches in atherosclerosis treatment are necessary. Ubiquinone or coenzyme Q10 is a multifunctional molecule that could theoretically revert most of the cellular alterations found in atherosclerosis, such as cholesterol biosynthesis dysregulation, impaired autophagy flux and mitochondrial dysfunction thanks to its redox and signaling properties. In this review, we will show the latest advances in the knowledge of the relationships between coenzyme Q10 and atherosclerosis. In addition, as atherosclerosis phenotype is closely related to aging, it is reasonable to believe that coenzyme Q10 supplementation could be beneficial for both conditions.
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- Juan M Suárez-Rivero
- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD-CSIC-Universidad Pablo de Olavide), and Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red: Enfermedades Raras, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
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Schade DS, Shey L, Eaton RP. Prescribing Statins to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease: 10 Common Misconceptions. Am J Med 2019; 132:897-899. [PMID: 30851261 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2019.01.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- University of New Mexico Hospital, Diabetes Comprehensive Care Center, Albuquerque, NM
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque
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Yao Y, Toshimoto K, Kim SJ, Yoshikado T, Sugiyama Y. Quantitative Analysis of Complex Drug-Drug Interactions between Cerivastatin and Metabolism/Transport Inhibitors Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling. Drug Metab Dispos 2018; 46:924-933. [PMID: 29712725 DOI: 10.1124/dmd.117.079210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2017] [Accepted: 04/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cerivastatin (CER) was withdrawn from the world market because of lethal rhabdomyolysis. Coadministrations of CER and cyclosporine A (CsA) or gemfibrozil (GEM) have been reported to increase the CER blood concentration. CsA is an inhibitor of organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP)1B1 and CYP3A4, and GEM and its glucuronide (GEM-glu) inhibit OATP1B1 and CYP2C8. The purpose of this study was to describe the transporter-/enzyme-mediated drug-drug interactions (DDIs) of CER with CsA or GEM based on unified physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models and to investigate whether the DDIs can be quantitatively analyzed by a bottom-up approach. Initially, the PBPK models for CER and GEM/GEM-glu were constructed based on the previously reported standard protocols. Next, the drug-dependent parameters were optimized by Cluster Newton Method. Thus, described concentration-time profiles for CER and GEM/GEM-glu agreed well with the clinically observed data. The DDIs were then simulated using the established PBPK models with previously obtained in vitro inhibition constants of CsA or GEM/GEM-glu against the OATP1B1 and cytochrome P450s. DDIs with the inhibitors were underestimated compared with observed data using the geometric means of reported values. To search for better described parameters within the range of in vitro values, sensitivity analyses were performed for DDIs of CER. Using the in vitro parameter sets selected by sensitivity analyses, these DDIs were well reproduced, indicating that the present PBPK models were able to describe adequately the clinical DDIs based on a bottom-up approach. The approaches in this study would be applicable to the prediction of other DDIs involving both transporters and metabolic enzymes.
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- Yoshiaki Yao
- Analysis & Pharmacokinetics Research Laboratories, Drug Discovery Research, Astellas Pharma Inc., Ibaraki, Japan (Y.Y.), and Sugiyama Laboratory, RIKEN Innovation Center, RIKEN, Kanagawa, Japan (K.T., S.K., T.Y., Y.S.)
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- Analysis & Pharmacokinetics Research Laboratories, Drug Discovery Research, Astellas Pharma Inc., Ibaraki, Japan (Y.Y.), and Sugiyama Laboratory, RIKEN Innovation Center, RIKEN, Kanagawa, Japan (K.T., S.K., T.Y., Y.S.)
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- Analysis & Pharmacokinetics Research Laboratories, Drug Discovery Research, Astellas Pharma Inc., Ibaraki, Japan (Y.Y.), and Sugiyama Laboratory, RIKEN Innovation Center, RIKEN, Kanagawa, Japan (K.T., S.K., T.Y., Y.S.)
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- Analysis & Pharmacokinetics Research Laboratories, Drug Discovery Research, Astellas Pharma Inc., Ibaraki, Japan (Y.Y.), and Sugiyama Laboratory, RIKEN Innovation Center, RIKEN, Kanagawa, Japan (K.T., S.K., T.Y., Y.S.)
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- Analysis & Pharmacokinetics Research Laboratories, Drug Discovery Research, Astellas Pharma Inc., Ibaraki, Japan (Y.Y.), and Sugiyama Laboratory, RIKEN Innovation Center, RIKEN, Kanagawa, Japan (K.T., S.K., T.Y., Y.S.)
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Betto M, Fares J, Saliba N, Ballout H. Efficacy and safety of a generic rosuvastatin in a real-world setting: prospective, observational clinical study in Lebanese patients. Ann Saudi Med 2017; 37:366-374. [PMID: 28988251 PMCID: PMC6074194 DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2017.366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND No published studies have assessed the efficacy and safety of rosuvastatin generics. OBJECTIVES Primary objective to assess the safety and efficacy of a generic rosuvastatin in reducing plasma low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in Lebanese dyslipidemic patients. Changes in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides and adverse effects were secondary objectives. DESIGN Prospective, observational, non-comparative. SETTING Multiple outpatient clinics in Lebanon. PATIENTS AND METHODS Dyslipidemic patients requiring statin therapy were followed for 2 months after prescription of a generic rosuvastatin at the physician's discretion. Efficacy and safety measurements were collected from medical records. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Efficacy was assessed based on the evaluation of mean and percent change in LDL-C between baseline and week 8 as well as the proportion of patients reaching target LDL-C levels. Safety was assessed based on the evaluation of the incidence of adverse events (AEs) during the study period. RESULTS Two months after initiation of generic rosuvastatin, LDL-C levels in the 313 eligible patients who completed the study significantly decreased from 4.3 (0.8) mmol/L (168.2 [31.3] mg/dL) at baseline to 2.7 (0.7) mmol/L (105.9 [25.5] mg/dL) (P < .001). The mean percent change in LDL-C level was highest in subjects receiving generic rosuvastatin at a dose of 40 mg/day (-47.4%), followed by 20 mg/day (-36.8%), and 10 mg/ day (-31.4%); 82.5% of patients reached the target LDL-C level as set by their physician at baseline. Thirteen patients (4%) reported six AEs during treatment: abdominal pain, headache, stomach ache, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain/myalgia and nausea. No clinically significant changes in serum creatinine, serum creatine kinase, or liver function tests were reported. One patient withdrew because of an adverse event. CONCLUSIONS Generic rosuvastatin was efficacious and safe in reducing LDL-C levels and helping the majority of patients achieve LDL-C targets after a short treatment period. LIMITATIONS The observational nature, and a control group, and the relatively short duration of follow-up limit the generalizability of results. The authors received fees for study activities at patient visits from an independent clinical research organization subcontracted by the sponsor.
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- Mohamad Betto
- Correspondence: Dr. Mohamad Betto Department of Cardiology,, Makassed General Hospital, Malaab Sector, Beirut 961, Lebanon ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5892-8085
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Wongwiwatthananukit S, Sansanayudh N, Dhummauppakorn R, Kitiyadisai C. Efficacy and Safety of Rosuvastatin Every Other Day Compared with Once Daily in Patients with Hypercholesterolemia. Ann Pharmacother 2016; 40:1917-23. [PMID: 17003082 DOI: 10.1345/aph.1h124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background: Although most patients with hypercholesterolemia require life-long therapy with statins, these drugs are underused due to high costs. Every-other-day therapy could be one strategy to resolve this problem. Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of rosuvastatin 10 mg administered every other day versus once daily. Methods: An 8 week, randomized, open-label, parallel trial was conducted at the outpatient department of Phramongkutklao Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. Eighty patients with primary hypercholesterolemia were equally randomized to receive rosuvastatin 10 mg once daily or every other day; 76 patients completed the study. Laboratory data were assessed at baseline and at the end of the study. Results: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels were reduced by 48% and 39% in the once-daily and every-other-day groups, respectively (p = 0.011). The percentage of patients who achieved LDL-C goals according to National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines was not significantly different between the once-daily (85%) and every-other-day (70%) groups (p = 0.180). In addition, both regimens were well tolerated, with no patient developing an elevation of more than 3 times baseline levels of aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase or 10 times that of creatine kinase. As expected, the monthly cost per percent LDL-C reduction of the once-daily ($0.72) regimen was about 38% higher than that of the every-other-day ($0.44) regimen. Conclusions: Every-other-day dosing of rosuvastatin may be an alternative regimen for cost savings, without a major decrease in therapeutic benefit or increase in adverse events, in patients with hypercholesterolemia. The number of patients achieving their LDL-C goal using the every-other-day regimen is comparable with the number using the once-daily regimen, especially in the low-risk patient category.
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- Supakit Wongwiwatthananukit
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Chi CL, Wang J, Clancy TR, Robinson JG, Tonellato PJ, Adam TJ. Big Data Cohort Extraction to Facilitate Machine Learning to Improve Statin Treatment. West J Nurs Res 2016; 39:42-62. [PMID: 30208771 DOI: 10.1177/0193945916673059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Health care Big Data studies hold substantial promise for improving clinical practice. Among analytic tools, machine learning (ML) is an important approach that has been widely used by many industries for data-driven decision support. In Big Data, thousands of variables and millions of patient records are commonly encountered, but most data elements cannot be directly used to support decision making. Although many feature-selection tools can help identify relevant data, these tools are typically insufficient to determine a patient data cohort to support learning. Therefore, domain experts with nursing or clinic knowledge play critical roles in determining value criteria or the type of variables that should be included in the patient cohort to maximize project success. We demonstrate this process by extracting a patient cohort (37,506 individuals) to support our ML work (i.e., the production of a proactive strategy to prevent statin adverse events) from 130 million de-identified lives in the OptumLabs™ Data Warehouse.
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- Chih-Lin Chi
- 1 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.,2 OptumLabs™, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- 1 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.,2 OptumLabs™, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- 1 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.,2 OptumLabs™, Cambridge, MA, USA
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Efficacy and safety of the intensive dose of rosuvastatin 40mg/day in patients with acute coronary syndrome and at high risk of cardiovascular disease-ROSUVEES-2. Indian Heart J 2016; 68:766-771. [PMID: 27931543 PMCID: PMC5143813 DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2016.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Revised: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 09/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Randomized clinical trials have established the benefits of statin therapy in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) via their pleiotropic effects. AIM OF THE STUDY This was a 12-week, open-label, multicenter, postmarketing observational study evaluating the efficacy and safety of rosuvastatin 40 mg/day in very high-risk or high-risk Indian patients according to NCEP ATP III guidelines. METHODOLOGY One hundred and sixty two patients (age: 30 to 69 years) with evidence of coronary artery disease, hospitalized with chest pain with/without electrocardiogram changes and with non-ST segment elevation ACS and ST segment elevation ACS who received optimal reperfusion therapy were enrolled. The primary endpoint was the percent change from baseline in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels at 6 and 12 weeks of treatment. Other lipid parameters, high sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), glycosylated hemoglobin, and clinical biochemical parameters were also assessed. RESULTS At 12 weeks, intensive therapy with rosuvastatin 40mg/day significantly reduced LDL-C (p<0.001), total cholesterol (TC) (p<0.001), triglyceride (p<0.01), TC/high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio (p<0.001), non-HDL-C (p<0.001), LDL-C/HDL-C ratio (p<0.001), and hsCRP (p=0.034) in very high-risk and high-risk patients with ACS. Overall, 54.5% (61/112) patients achieved LDL-C goal of <70mg/dL. However, the change in HDL-C and very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C) were not significant. Few adverse events including myalgia were reported during the study. CONCLUSION Results of this study showed that 40mg dose of rosuvastatin, initiated early and continued for 12 weeks, was effective in terms of reducing LDL cholesterol and was well tolerated.
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Statins (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors) have been shown to be effective at lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and decreasing the risk of coronary heart disease. Although safe and well tolerated by most patients, statins have also been associated with muscle-related adverse events. This article reviews statin-associated myotoxicity to clarify the definitions of muscle-related adverse events and discusses their incidences in major statin trials, case reports, and review articles through January 2006. Milder complaints (ie, myalgia) are reported by approximately 5% to 7% of patients who take statins. More severe myotoxicity, namely rhabdomyolysis, is extremely rare for all statins save cerivastatin, and most recent estimates of its incidence are between 0.44 and 0.54 cases per 10 000 person-years. The mechanism of statin-associated myotoxicity has not been satisfactorily defined and is likely due to multiple factors, including membrane instability, mitochondrial dysfunction, and defects in myocyte duplication
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- Rohit Arora
- Division of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Medicine, Chicago Medical School, 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA.
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Kónyi A, Sárszegi Z, Hild G, Gaszner B. Safety and effectiveness of combined antihypertensive and cholesterol-lowering therapy in high-/very high-risk patients. J Comp Eff Res 2016; 5:355-64. [PMID: 27295112 DOI: 10.2217/cer-2016-0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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AIM Controlling cardiovascular (CV) risk factors is paramount in reducing atherosclerotic events. This 6-month prospective noninterventional trial assessed the safety and effectiveness of fixed-combination lisinopril-amlodipine plus rosuvastatin. PATIENTS & METHODS Patients with mild/moderate hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, at high-/very high-CV risk, received lisinopril-amlodipine (10/5, 20/5 or 20/10 mg/day) plus rosuvastatin (10 or 20 mg/day). Primary end points: systolic/diastolic blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. RESULTS At 6 months, 91% of 2241 evaluable patients achieved blood pressure target (<140/90 mmHg); low-density lipoprotein cholesterol targets, <3, <2.5 and 1.8 mmol/l, were achieved by 67, 49 and 40% of patients, respectively. Adverse events (4.4%) were mostly mild. CONCLUSION Lisinopril-amlodipine plus rosuvastatin was well tolerated and effective in patients with mild/moderate hypertension and hypercholesterolemia at high/very high CV risk.
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- Attila Kónyi
- Coromed Kft., Cardiology private practice, Pécs, Hungary
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- Coromed Kft., Cardiology private practice, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Coromed Kft., Cardiology private practice, Pécs, Hungary
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- J. David Spence
- Stroke Prevention & Atherosclerosis Research CentreRobarts Research InstituteWestern UniversityLondonOntarioCanada
- Division of Clinical PharmacologyDepartment of MedicineWestern UniversityLondonOntarioCanada
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- Division of Clinical PharmacologyDepartment of MedicineWestern UniversityLondonOntarioCanada
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Atención al alta en pacientes con síndrome coronario agudo y control de la dislipidemia en la práctica clínica en España: Estudio SINCOPA. CLINICA E INVESTIGACION EN ARTERIOSCLEROSIS 2015; 27:272-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arteri.2015.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2015] [Revised: 04/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Magni P, Macchi C, Morlotti B, Sirtori CR, Ruscica M. Risk identification and possible countermeasures for muscle adverse effects during statin therapy. Eur J Intern Med 2015; 26:82-8. [PMID: 25640999 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2015.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2014] [Revised: 12/28/2014] [Accepted: 01/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The use of statins for cardiovascular disease prevention is clearly supported by clinical evidence. However, in January 2014 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released an advice on statin risk reporting that "statin benefit is indisputable, but they need to be taken with care and knowledge of their side effects". Among them the by far most common complication is myopathy, ranging from common but clinically benign myalgia to rare but life-threatening rhabdomyolysis. This class side effect appears to be dose dependent, with more lipophilic statin (i.e., simvastatin) carrying a higher overall risk. Hence, to minimize statin-associated myopathy, clinicians should take into consideration a series of factors that potentially increase this risk (i.e., drug-drug interactions, female gender, advanced age, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism and vitamin D deficiency). Whenever it is appropriate to stop statin treatment, the recommendations are to stay off statin until resolution of symptoms or normalization of creatine kinase values. Afterwards, clinicians have several options to treat dyslipidemia, including the use of a lower dose of the same statin, intermittent non-daily dosing of statin, initiation of a different statin, alone or in combination with nonstatin lipid-lowering agents, and substitution with red yeast rice.
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- Paolo Magni
- Dipartimento di Scienze Farmacologiche e Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy; Centro Dislipidemie, Ospedale Niguarda Cà Granda, Milan, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Farmacologiche e Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Farmacologiche e Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy; Centro Dislipidemie, Ospedale Niguarda Cà Granda, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Farmacologiche e Biomolecolari, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy; Centro Dislipidemie, Ospedale Niguarda Cà Granda, Milan, Italy
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Bonfrate L, Procino G, Wang DQH, Svelto M, Portincasa P. A novel therapeutic effect of statins on nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. J Cell Mol Med 2015; 19:265-82. [PMID: 25594563 PMCID: PMC4407600 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.12422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2014] [Accepted: 08/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Statins competitively inhibit hepatic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase, resulting in reduced plasma total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. Recently, it has been shown that statins exert additional ‘pleiotropic’ effects by increasing expression levels of the membrane water channels aquaporin 2 (AQP2). AQP2 is localized mainly in the kidney and plays a critical role in determining cellular water content. This additional effect is independent of cholesterol homoeostasis, and depends on depletion of mevalonate-derived intermediates of sterol synthetic pathways, i.e. farnesylpyrophosphate and geranylgeranylpyrophosphate. By up-regulating the expression levels of AQP2, statins increase water reabsorption by the kidney, thus opening up a new avenue in treating patients with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI), a hereditary disease that yet lacks high-powered and limited side effects therapy. Aspects related to water balance determined by AQP2 in the kidney, as well as standard and novel therapeutic strategies of NDI are discussed.
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- Leonilde Bonfrate
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Internal Medicine, University Medical School, Bari, Italy
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Verdoia M, Schaffer A, Suryapranata H, De Luca G. Effects of HDL-modifiers on cardiovascular outcomes: a meta-analysis of randomized trials. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2015; 25:9-23. [PMID: 25439661 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2014.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2014] [Revised: 07/28/2014] [Accepted: 09/15/2014] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM High density lipoproteins (HDL) have been addressed as a potential strategy for cardiovascular prevention, with great controversies on pharmacological approaches for HDL-elevation. Our aim was to compare HDL-rising treatment with niacin or CETP-inhibitors with optimal medical therapy in cardiovascular outcome. METHODS AND RESULTS Randomized trials were searched. Primary endpoint was cardiovascular death, secondary were: non fatal myocardial infarction; coronary revascularization; cerebrovascular accidents and safety endpoints. As many as 18 randomized trials, for a total of 69,515 patients, were included. HDL-modifiers did not reduce cardiovascular mortality (2.3%vs3.4%; OR [95%CI] = 0.96 [0.87-1.05], p = 0.37, phet = 0.58), with no benefit from niacin/CETP inhibitors according to patients' risk profile (beta [95%CI] = -0.14 [-0.29 to 0.02], p = 0.09) or the amount of HDL increase (beta [95%CI] = 0.014 [-0.008 to 0.04], p = 0.21). Niacin but not CETP-I reduced myocardial infarction and coronary revascularization, but higher rate of SAE occurred with HDL-modifiers (OR [95%CI] = 1.24 [1.18-1.31], p < 0.00001, phet = 0.02), in particular new onset of diabetes with niacin and worsening of hypertension with CETP-inhibitors. CONCLUSIONS Niacin and CETP inhibitors do not influence cardiovascular mortality. Significant benefits in MI and coronary revascularization were observed with niacin, despite the higher occurrence of diabetes.
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- M Verdoia
- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria "Maggiore della Carità", Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria "Maggiore della Carità", Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, UMC St Radboud, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria "Maggiore della Carità", Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy.
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Grover HS, Luthra S, Maroo S. Are statins really wonder drugs? J Formos Med Assoc 2014; 113:892-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2013.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2013] [Revised: 05/04/2013] [Accepted: 05/11/2013] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Statins are widely used and have been proven to be effective in the prevention of atherosclerotic vascular disease events, primarily by reducing plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations. Although statins are generally well tolerated and present an excellent safety profile, adverse effects from muscle toxicity and liver enzyme abnormalities may occur in some patients. Myopathy and rhabdomyolysis are rare with statin monotherapy at the approved dose ranges, but the risk increases with use of higher doses, interacting drugs and genetic predisposition. Asymptomatic increases in liver transaminases with statin treatment do not seem to be associated with an increased risk of liver disease. Therefore, statin treatment can be safely used in patients with mild to moderately abnormal liver tests that are potentially attributable to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and can improve liver tests and reduce cardiovascular morbidity in this group of patients. The risks of other unfavorable effects such as the slightly increased risk of new-onset diabetes and potentially increased risk of haemorrhagic stroke are much smaller than the cardiovascular benefits with the use of statins.
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- Miao Hu
- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
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Dietrich E, Davis K. A Statin a Day to Keep the Doctor Away? Comparing Aspirin and Statins for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. Ann Pharmacother 2014; 48:1238-1241. [PMID: 24958491 DOI: 10.1177/1060028014540609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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For the primary prevention of cardiovascular (CV) disease, aspirin reduces the risk for major vascular events by approximately 15% to 20% with an absolute reduction of approximately 0.1%. Major bleeding occurs at an excess of approximately 2 cases per 1000 patient-years with aspirin therapy. For primary prevention, statin therapy has been shown to reduce the risk of CV events by approximately 30% to 40% with an absolute reduction of 1% to 2%. Rhabdomyolysis is rare, with an incidence of 3.4 cases per 100 000 patient-years. Compared with aspirin, statins have a more favorable risk-to-benefit profile for primary prevention.
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- Eric Dietrich
- University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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El Khoury P, Plengpanich W, Frisdal E, Le Goff W, Khovidhunkit W, Guerin M. Improved plasma cholesterol efflux capacity from human macrophages in patients with hyperalphalipoproteinemia. Atherosclerosis 2014; 234:193-9. [PMID: 24674903 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2014] [Revised: 02/20/2014] [Accepted: 02/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Mok Y, Quah J, Siau C. A rare but potentially lethal complication of dengue. ASIAN PAC J TROP MED 2014; 6:500-1. [PMID: 23711715 DOI: 10.1016/s1995-7645(13)60083-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2013] [Revised: 04/15/2013] [Accepted: 05/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Severe rhabdomyolysis is an uncommon but potentially fatal complication of dengue fever that is not well characterised and may be underreported. With the resurgence and continued rise of dengue cases worldwide, physicians must be aware of the less common but serious complications of dengue. Here, we report a patient who presented with severe rhabdomyolysis secondary to dengue fever with a serum creatine kinase of 742 900 U/L.
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- Yingjuan Mok
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
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Toth PP, Harper CR, Jacobson TA. Clinical characterization and molecular mechanisms of statin myopathy. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2014; 6:955-69. [DOI: 10.1586/14779072.6.7.955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Schuster H. The GALAXY Program: an update on studies investigating efficacy and tolerability of rosuvastatin for reducing cardiovascular risk. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2014; 5:177-93. [PMID: 17338663 DOI: 10.1586/14779072.5.2.177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The GALAXY Program is a series of clinical studies investigating the efficacy and tolerability of rosuvastatin in line with the hypothesis that the statin with the greatest efficacy for improving the atherogenic lipid profile and beneficially modifying inflammatory markers will also slow progression of atherosclerosis and improve cardiovascular outcomes. Completed studies report that rosuvastatin is more effective than comparator statins in reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, improving the lipid profile and enabling patients to achieve lipid goals, including revised, more stringent goals, even in high-risk patients. Studies have also reported that rosuvastatin can arrest and even regress atherosclerosis. Ongoing outcomes studies will determine whether these beneficial effects of rosuvastatin translate into reduced morbidity and mortality.
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Kapur NK. Rosuvastatin: a highly potent statin for the prevention and management of coronary artery disease. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2014; 5:161-75. [PMID: 17338662 DOI: 10.1586/14779072.5.2.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Since the identification of a fungal metabolite that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase in 1976, statins have emerged rapidly as the global leader in pharmacotherapeutics designed to lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). In conjunction, practice guidelines have recommended increasingly aggressive measures to improve coronary heart disease (CHD) outcomes by lowering LDL-C. By virtue of unique chemical characteristics, enhanced binding thermodynamics and limited cytochrome P450 3A4 metabolism, rosuvastatin calcium has a safety profile in line with currently marketed statins, but a different efficacy profile. Mirroring this chemical profile, the GALAXY program represents a comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of rosuvastatin in individuals representing various clinical diagnoses, pathophysiological states and ethnicities. Also results from the Justification for the Use of statins in Primary prevention: an Intervention Trial Evaluating Rosuvastatin (JUPITER) study could provide further evidence for the use of rosuvastatin in individuals with traditional and emerging CHD risk factors, such as an elevated high sensitivity C-reactive protein level. This review will provide a comprehensive evaluation of the chemistry, clinical efficacy, safety and tolerability of rosuvastatin, and discuss the future role in the management of CHD and atherosclerosis.
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- Navin K Kapur
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Carnegie Bldg, Room #568, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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Wang Z, Ge J. Managing hypercholesterolemia and preventing cardiovascular events in elderly and younger Chinese adults: focus on rosuvastatin. Clin Interv Aging 2013; 9:1-8. [PMID: 24353409 PMCID: PMC3861292 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s41356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. The efficacy and safety of statins in primary and secondary prevention of CHD is confirmed in several large studies, and rosuvastatin is the latest statin on market. We review the published literature on rosuvastatin in Chinese people. The pharmacokinetics of rosuvastatin in Chinese is somewhat different from that in Caucasians, but this does not influence the linear relationship between dosage and efficacy and with no drug accumulation. Rosuvastatin 5–20 mg/day is effective and safe in decreasing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in both younger and elderly patients with hypercholesterolemia, even in very elderly patients. Rosuvastatin also shows anti-inflammatory and antiatherosclerosis features, such as reducing carotid intima-media thickness and plaque area. Rosuvastatin can also improve the prognosis of Chinese CHD patients, such as in the case of acute myocardial infarction. Its adverse-event rate is low and comparable to other statins. In conclusion, rosuvastatin is effective and safe for younger or elderly Chinese patients.
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- Zhen Wang
- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Suzuki H, Watanabe Y, Kumagai H, Shuto H. Comparative efficacy and adverse effects of the addition of ezetimibe to statin versus statin titration in chronic kidney disease patients. Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis 2013; 7:306-15. [PMID: 24280596 DOI: 10.1177/1753944713513222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The recent SHARP trial clearly demonstrated that a reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol with a daily regimen of simvastatin plus ezetimibe safely reduced the incidence of major atherosclerotic events in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We aimed to compare the efficacy of and adverse effects from statin uptitration versus statin in combination with ezetimibe since only a few studies have addressed this question. METHODS This was a randomized, open-label, multicenter trial that included 286 patients with CKD whose LDL cholesterol levels were not reduced below 120 mg/dl despite a minimum dose of statin therapy. Patients received double doses of statin or usual statin dose with the addition of ezetimibe 10 mg daily. The observation period was 1 year during which time patients were checked regularly in clinic for adverse effects as well as for usual laboratory examinations. The key prespecified outcome was the incidence of adverse effects, which included skeletal muscle complaints, myalgia, muscle weakness, and muscle cramps with and without elevated CK levels. Increases in alanine transaminase (ALT) or aspartate transaminase (AST) levels >2 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) were considered clinically significant adverse effects. RESULTS Adverse events occurred in 9/145 in the combination group and in 24/141 in the statin uptitration group (p < 0.01). Moreover, in patients with CKD of stages 3-5, rates were 6/58 in the combination group versus 20/52 in the statin uptitration group (p < 0.01). No serious adverse effects such as rhabdomyolysis were noted in either group. Serum creatinine levels remained essentially unchanged in both groups except in CKD stages 4 and 5. Reductions in LDL cholesterol were similar between the two groups at the start of and at the end of the study. During the study, no atherosclerotic events were reported in either group. CONCLUSION When statin uptitration produces adverse effects such as myopathy, combination therapy with ezetimibe is recommended instead of statin alone.
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Schaffer A, Verdoia M, Barbieri L, Aprami TM, Suryapranata H, Marino P, Luca GD. High-density lipoproteins and coronary artery disease: a single-center cohort study. Angiology 2013; 65:696-702. [PMID: 24052525 DOI: 10.1177/0003319713502253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Our goal was to estimate the role of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in predicting the prevalence and extent of coronary artery disease (CAD) in 3280 patients undergoing coronary angiography. Predictors of lower HDL levels (<32 mg/dL) were male gender (P < .001), diabetes mellitus (P = .03), renal failure (P = .01), higher low-density lipoprotein and total cholesterol (P < .001, respectively), triglycerides (P < .001), and white blood cells (P < .001), aging (P < .001), previous myocardial infarction (P = .02) and hemoglobin (P < .001), treatment with angiotensin-receptor blockers (P < .001), and statins (P = .002). The HDL-C levels were significantly inversely associated with prevalence of CAD (P < .001, adjusted odds ratio [OR] [95% confidence interval, CI] = 1.35 [1.25-1.45], P < .001), and HDL-C <44 mg/dL was best the predictive value of the risk of CAD, (adjusted OR [95%CI] = 1.61 [1.24-2.1], P < .001). We found significant association between HDL-C and the risk of CAD; a value <44 mg/dL was the best cutoff in the prediction of CAD.
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- Alon Schaffer
- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria "Maggiore della Carità," Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria "Maggiore della Carità," Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria "Maggiore della Carità," Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria "Maggiore della Carità," Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria "Maggiore della Carità," Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy Centro di Biotecnologie per la Ricerca Medica Applicata (BRMA), Eastern Piedmont University, Novara, Italy
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Statins are an established class of drugs with proven efficacy in cardiovascular risk reduction. The concern over statin safety was first raised with the revelation of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with the use of now withdrawn cerivastatin. Enhanced understanding of the mechanisms behind adverse effects of statins including an insight into the pharmacokinetic properties have minimised fear of statin use among clinicians. Studies reveal that occurrence of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis are rare 1/100000 patient-years. The risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis varies between statins due to varying pharmacokinetic profiles. This explains the differing abilities of statins to adverse effects and drug interaction potentials that precipitate adverse effects. Higher dose of rosuvastatin (80 mg/day) was associated with proteinuria and hematuria while lower doses were devoid of such effects. Awareness of drugs interacting with statins and knowledge of certain combinations such as statin and fibrates together with monitoring of altered creatine kinase activity may greatly minimise associated adverse effects. Statins also asymptomatically raise levels of hepatic transaminases but are not correlated with hepatotoxicity. Statins are safe and well tolerated including more recent potent statins such as, rosuvastatin. The benefits of intensive statin use in cardiovascular risk reduction greatly outweigh risks. The present review discusses underlying causes of statin-associated adverse effects including management in high risk groups.
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- Debasish Maji
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Vivekanand Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, India
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How to control residual cardiovascular risk despite statin treatment: Focusing on HDL–cholesterol. Int J Cardiol 2013; 166:8-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.03.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2011] [Revised: 02/19/2012] [Accepted: 03/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Rosuvastatin is one of the most potent statins available for reducing circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, which enables more high-risk patients to achieve their lipid goals. Its favorable balance of effects on atherogenic and protective lipoproteins and its pleiotropic effects, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and improvement in endothelial dysfunction, are associated with slowing of progression of atherosclerosis within the artery wall and have been translated into clinical benefits for cardiovascular outcomes. This review provides an update on the safety and the efficacy of rosuvastatin in recent large clinical trials. It appears that rosuvastatin has a beneficial effect on the progression of atherosclerosis across the clinical dosage range of 2.5–40 mg. It reduced cardiovascular events in relatively low-risk subjects with elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and normal low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. As with other statins, rosuvastatin did not show overall benefit in terms of survival in patients with heart failure, but certain clinical or biochemical markers reflecting underlying disease characteristics may help to identify subgroups of patients that benefit from statin therapy. In patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing chronic hemodialysis, rosuvastatin had no effect on reducing cardiovascular events. Although there is a slightly increased risk of incident diabetes with this class of agents, the absolute benefits of statin therapy on cardiovascular events overweigh the risk in patients with moderate or high cardiovascular risk or with documented cardiovascular disease. As with other statins, rosuvastatin is an appropriate therapy in addition to antihypertensive treatment to reduce cardiovascular risk in hypertensive patients.
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- Miao Hu
- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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Aggarwal RK, Showkathali R. Rosuvastatin calcium in acute coronary syndromes. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2013; 14:1215-27. [DOI: 10.1517/14656566.2013.789860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Villard EF, EI Khoury P, Frisdal E, Bruckert E, Clement K, Bonnefont-Rousselot D, Bittar R, Le Goff W, Guerin M. Genetic determination of plasma cholesterol efflux capacity is gender-specific and independent of HDL-cholesterol levels. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2013; 33:822-8. [PMID: 23372063 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.112.300979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We investigated the impact of several genetic variants located in genes encoding for proteins involved in biogenesis, maturation, and intravascular remodeling of high density lipoprotein (HDL) particles on plasma efflux capacity. APPROACH AND RESULTS The capacity of whole-plasma to mediate cholesterol efflux from cholesterol-loaded human THP-1 macrophages was measured in 846 individuals (450 men and 396 women). We demonstrated that rs17231506 (CETP c.-1337 C>T), rs2230806 (ABCA1 p.R219K), rs1799837 (APOA1 c.-75 G>A), rs5086 (APOAII c.-265 T>C), and rs1800588 (LIPC c.-514 C>T) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) significantly modulate the capacity of whole-plasma to mediate cholesterol efflux from human macrophages in a sex-dependent manner. Such associations were independent of circulating plasma lipid levels (HDL-cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol). In women, we identified the APOA1 c.-75 G>A and the LIPC c.-514 C>T variants as major contributors of interindividual variability of plasma efflux capacity, whereas the ABCA1 p.R219K and the APOAII c.-265 T>C SNPs mostly contribute to total variance of plasma efflux capacity in men. Multiple regression analyses revealed that the 7 SNPs tested accounted together for approximately 6% of total plasma efflux capacity. We demonstrated that genetically determined plasma efflux capacity represents a better predictor of macrophage cholesterol removal, as compared with plasma HDL-cholesterol levels. CONCLUSIONS Genetic variants located within genes encoding proteins involved in HDL metabolism significantly impact plasma efflux capacity independently of variation in plasma HDL-cholesterol levels.
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- Elise F Villard
- INSERM UMRS 939, Hôpital de la Pitié, Pavillon Benjamin Delessert, 83, Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75651 Paris Cedex 13, France
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Familial hypercholesterolemia is characterized by a major elevation in circulating LDL-cholesterol levels, cholesterol deposition within the arterial wall and an increased risk of premature coronary artery disease. The reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) is now considered as a key process that protects against development of atherosclerosis. The major antiatherogenic action of HDL particles is intimately linked to their determinant role in RCT pathway. However, the steady-sate of HDL-cholesterol levels does not represent the optimal marker to evaluate the efficiency of the RCT in all circumstances. RECENT FINDINGS By using ex-vivo systems for the evaluation of the efficacy of RCT a strong inverse relationship between HDL efflux capacity from macrophages and atherosclerosis progression has been demonstrated. Low HDL-C phenotype observed in familial hypercholesterolemia patients is associated with defective capacities of HDL particles to mediate major steps of the centripetal movement of cholesterol from peripheral cells to feces. However, current available treatment used to reduce LDL-C to therapeutic goals does not correct altered functions of HDL particles in humans. SUMMARY In the context of familial hypercholesterolemia, a growing body of evidence suggests that impaired efficacy of the RCT pathway contributes significantly to the progression of atherosclerosis.
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- Maryse Guerin
- INSERM UMRS939, Hôpital de la Pitié, Université Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris 6, Paris, France.
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Harper CR, Jacobson TA. Avoiding statin myopathy: understanding key drug interactions. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.2217/clp.11.57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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No evidence for statin-induced proteinuria in healthy volunteers as assessed by proteomic analysis. J Biomed Biotechnol 2011; 2011:456076. [PMID: 21918593 PMCID: PMC3171927 DOI: 10.1155/2011/456076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2011] [Revised: 06/14/2011] [Accepted: 07/04/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In clinical studies of statins (class of drugs lowering plasma cholesterol levels), transient low-molecular-weight proteinuria was observed. The causes of statin-induced proteinuria in the patient background of those studies (cardiovascular and kidney disease) are multifactorial and, therefore, a matter of debate. In light of this, it seemed interesting to investigate the effect of statins on the urinary protein concentration and proteome in healthy volunteers. Six healthy volunteers were randomly treated with rosuvastatin (40 mg/day) or pravastatin (80 mg/day) in a double-blinded cross-over study. Total urinary protein concentration and the concentration of albumin/retinol-binding protein were analysed, after which the urinary proteome was investigated. From the results described in this study, it was concluded that statins do not induce major changes in the urinary protein concentration/proteome. High variability in the baseline urinary proteome/proteins among volunteers, however, made it very difficult to find subtle (possibly isolated to individuals) effects of statins.
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Sapienza P, Borrelli V, Sterpetti AV, Dinicola S, Tartaglia E, di Marzo L. Dose-dependent effect of rosuvastatin in the regulation of metalloproteinase expression. Ann Vasc Surg 2011; 25:823-9. [PMID: 21620672 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2011.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2011] [Revised: 03/14/2011] [Accepted: 03/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The importance of rosuvastatin at therapeutic dosage in regulating the release, activity, protein level, and expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 was investigated. METHODS Human umbilical artery smooth muscle cells were stimulated, in vitro, in a serum-free medium with rosuvastatin at various concentrations (2, 4, 7, and 10 ng/mL, which correspond to the maximal plasma concentration observed in healthy men after a daily oral intake of 5, 10, 20, and 40 mg, respectively). The release of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in the conditioned medium was assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and confirmed by Western blot, the activity and expression were determined by zymography and polymerase chain reaction, respectively. RESULTS Human umbilical artery smooth muscle cells stimulated with rosuvastatin at 7 and 10 ng/mL had a significant lower release, activity, protein level, and expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9, when compared with those stimulated at 2 and 4 ng/mL (MMP-2 =p < 0.0001 and p < 0.0001, respectively; MMP-9 =p < 0.0001 and p < 0.0001, respectively). CONCLUSION The effects of rosuvastatin in reducing MMP-2 and MMP-9, which might stabilize the atherosclerotic plaques, are dose-dependent.
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- Paolo Sapienza
- Department of Surgery Pietro Valdoni, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
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Approach to dyslipidemia, lipodystrophy, and cardiovascular risk in patients with HIV infection. Curr Atheroscler Rep 2011; 13:51-6. [PMID: 21181310 PMCID: PMC3018260 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-010-0152-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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There is a significant prevalence (20%–80% depending on the population and the study) of lipid disorders and other cardiovascular risk factors in people living with HIV infection. This review focuses on HIV and HIV treatment–associated metabolic and cardiovascular concerns, including dyslipidemias, lipodystrophy syndromes, endothelial dysfunctions, and associated metabolic events such as insulin resistance. Emerging hypotheses of the underlying pathophysiology of these issues, with impact on selection of specific antiretroviral treatment (ART) strategies, therapy, and preventive approaches to decreasing cardiovascular risk and other problems associated with these syndromes are discussed. Screening for cardiovascular risk as part of the decision of starting antiretroviral therapy, and during care of patients with HIV regardless of ART therapy status, is suggested with particular areas of focus. Statins, other hyperlipidemic therapies, treatment for specific problems arising due to lipodystrophy, and implications on ART selection to avoid drug interactions and adverse effects are also discussed.
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Generaux GT, Bonomo FM, Johnson M, Mahar Doan KM. Impact ofSLCO1B1(OATP1B1) andABCG2(BCRP) genetic polymorphisms and inhibition on LDL-C lowering and myopathy of statins. Xenobiotica 2011; 41:639-51. [DOI: 10.3109/00498254.2011.562566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Whayne TF. Statin Myopathy: Significant Problem With Minimal Awareness by Clinicians and no Emphasis by Clinical Investigators. Angiology 2011; 62:415-21. [DOI: 10.1177/0003319710395560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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High cardiovascular risk patients need reduction of low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) to <70 mg/dL (1.8 mmol/L). Statins are optimal treatment but myopathy can be a limitation to their use. The incidence of statin-related myopathy is difficult to determine but up to 10.5% appears an appropriate estimate. Short-term trials report lower incidence than long-term trials. Statin-related myopathy may be influenced by genetics and tends to be dose-dependent. Ezetimibe can contribute to LDL-C reduction allowing a lower dose of statin to be used. Another approach is to administer rosuvastatin twice weekly. Statins have been shown to interfere with the cellular role of coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 supplementation may decrease or prevent statin myopathy, but this has not been proven. The occurrence of the most serious complication of myopathy—rhabdomyolysis—is very rare, but awareness of the problem, risks, and prevention are essential.
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- Thomas F. Whayne
- University of Kentucky, Gill Heart Institute, Lexington, Kentucky, USA,
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