Rhabdomyolysis associated with concomitant use of simvastatin and clarithromycin

Ann Pharmacother. 2004 Apr;38(4):719. doi: 10.1345/aph.1D243. Epub 2004 Feb 13.

Authors

A Juhani Kahri, Miia M Valkonen, Matti K E Vuoristo, Pertti J Pentikäinen

PMID: 14966253
DOI: 10.1345/aph.1D243

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports
Letter

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Clarithromycin / adverse effects*
Clarithromycin / therapeutic use
Drug Interactions
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / adverse effects*
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Hyperlipidemia, Familial Combined / drug therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Rhabdomyolysis / chemically induced*
Simvastatin / adverse effects*
Simvastatin / therapeutic use

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Simvastatin
Clarithromycin