Atorvastatin-induced hemorrhagic cystitis has been reported. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Atorvastatin-induced hemorrhagic cystitis: a case report.

Abstract Source:

Urology. 2009 Mar ;73(3):681.e5-6. Epub 2008 May 12. PMID: 18468659

Abstract Author(s):

Humberto J Martinez-Suarez, Rou Wang, Gary J Faerber

Article Affiliation:

Department of Urology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0330, USA.

Abstract:

The first case of hemorrhagic cystitis due to atorvastatin for treatment of hyperlipidemia is reported. Hematuria resolved spontaneously with discontinuation of the drug.

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2009
Study Type : Human: Case Report
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Diseases : Cystitis: Hemorrhagic : CK(29) : AC(6), Statin-Induced Pathologies : CK(1848) : AC(369)
Problem Substances : Atorvastatin : CK(551) : AC(109), Statin Drugs : CK(4587) : AC(559)

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Key Research Topics

Disease

Statin-Induced Pathologies
Cystitis: Hemorrhagic

Toxic Ingredients

Statin Drugs
Atorvastatin

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