Possible association between statin use and bowel dysmotility
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Possible association between statin use and bowel dysmotility.
3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins) are a class of drug that has been proven to be effective in lowering serum lipid levels. Although generally well-tolerated side effects from this class of drug have been noted to include liver dysfunction, renal failure and myopathy. Statins are also known to effect nitric oxide levels through upregulation of nitric oxide syn...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1757-790X
DOI: 10.1136/bcr.10.2011.4918