Effects of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) On Bone Mineral Density and Metabolism

Effects of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) On Bone Mineral Density and Metabolism

Hydroxy methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins) have been shown to have effects on bone metabolism in laboratory studies. While early clinic studies have showed lower risk for osteoporotic fractures among statin users than nonusers, subsequent studies have found mixed results. The p...

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Main Authors: Nehir Samancı, M. Can Öksüz, Nilüfer Balcı, Mehmet Arman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2004-06-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
Subjects:
Statins
bone mineral density
bone metabolism.
Online Access:http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4197/Effects-Of-Hmg-coa-Reductase-Inhibitors-statins-On-Bone-Mineral-Density-And-Metabolism

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