Atorvastin-induced acute hepatitis with absence of cross-toxicity with simvastatin

Atorvastatin is a powerful inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase introduced on the market to treat hyperlipidaemias. Hepatitis research is discussed.

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 1999-05, Vol.353 (9166), p.1763
Main Authors: Nakad, Antoine, Bataille, Laurent, Hamoir, Vincent, Sempoux, Christine, Horsmans, Yves
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Drug therapy
Hepatitis
Medical research
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Summary:Atorvastatin is a powerful inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase introduced on the market to treat hyperlipidaemias. Hepatitis research is discussed.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X