Anything that destroys muscle tissue can cause rhabdomyolysis. The causes of rhabdomyolysis can be classified as either physical or non-physical. Non-physical causes reported to cause rhabdomyolysis include: medications of statins, especially when prescribed in combinations with fibrates.
The following article will describe reportation of severe myopathy case and rhabdomyolysis associated with cerivastatin-gemfibrozil combination therapy. [...]
Archives for Heart
Statins in Combinations with Fibrates Reported to Cause Rhabdomyolysis
Mercury Poisoning in Fatty Acid and Its Association to Cardiovascular Event
Mercury is the only metal liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure, with a melting point of −38.83°C. Its boiling point of 356.73°C gives it one of the narrowest liquid ranges of any metal. It is highly toxic by ingestion or inhalation of the dust, and mercury poisoning can also result from exposure [...]
Does Statin Regiment (Rosuvastatin) associated with reducing high CRP Levels?
currently the treatment of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death from cardiovascular causes recommend statin therapy for patients with established vascular disease, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Many previous study shown that statin therapy reduces high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels.
Does Digoxin Really Have a Role in The Treatment of Heart Failure?
Digoxin has only been shown to effectively control heart rate at rest and, therefore, should only be used as a second-line therapy for heart rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation.
