The role of Coenzyme Q10 in statin-associated myopathy
Statins, or 3-hydroxyl-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are cholesterol-lowering drugs which are frequently used in the primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease. Current research and recommendations support and encourage more extensive use of these drugs.How...
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doaj-b5e779e3d2a4497cb2fa9b665da49e982020-11-25T00:13:50ZengElectronic PhysicianElectronic Physician2008-58422009-10-011128The role of Coenzyme Q10 in statin-associated myopathySanjay KalraNavneet AgrawalBharti KalraAmit SharmaRitu KambojStatins, or 3-hydroxyl-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are cholesterol-lowering drugs which are frequently used in the primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease. Current research and recommendations support and encourage more extensive use of these drugs.However, statin usage is limited by many factors, including a high incidence of statin-associated myalgia and myopathy. This review focuses on the use of Coenzyme Q in statin-associated myopathy.http://ephysician.ir/2009/2-8.pdfStatinMyalgiaMyopathyCoenzyme Q |
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Sanjay Kalra Navneet Agrawal Bharti Kalra Amit Sharma Ritu Kamboj The role of Coenzyme Q10 in statin-associated myopathy Electronic Physician Statin Myalgia Myopathy Coenzyme Q |
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The role of Coenzyme Q10 in statin-associated myopathy |
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The role of Coenzyme Q10 in statin-associated myopathy |
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The role of Coenzyme Q10 in statin-associated myopathy |
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The role of Coenzyme Q10 in statin-associated myopathy |
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The role of Coenzyme Q10 in statin-associated myopathy |
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role of coenzyme q10 in statin-associated myopathy |
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Electronic Physician |
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Electronic Physician |
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2008-5842 |
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2009-10-01 |
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Statins, or 3-hydroxyl-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are cholesterol-lowering drugs which are frequently used in the primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease. Current research and recommendations support and encourage more extensive use of these drugs.However, statin usage is limited by many factors, including a high incidence of statin-associated myalgia and myopathy. This review focuses on the use of Coenzyme Q in statin-associated myopathy. |
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Statin Myalgia Myopathy Coenzyme Q |
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