For diabetes management, this means persistently elevated blood glucose readings or an A1c that hasn't decreased significantly
However, there was no difference in fibrosis score between the groups
Green, a medical geneticist at Harvard Medical School, praised the study as well done
This is common during perimenopause or after coming off hormonal contraception
Result: LDL (bad cholesterol) Triglycerides HDL (good cholesterol) 3) Indications Hyperlipidemia Prevention of heart attack & stroke Coronary artery disease (CAD) Diabetes with high cholesterol 4) Common Doses 10 mg 20 mg 40 mg 80 mg (Usually once daily, at night preferred) 5) Important Side Effects Common: Muscle pain (myalgia) Headache Nausea Serious: Rhabdomyolysis (rare but dangerous) Liver toxicity ( LFTs) 6) Key Drug Interactions Avoid with: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., Clarithromycin) Azole antifungals Grapefruit juice Risk: Increased statin toxicity 7) Monitoring Parameters Lipid profile Liver function tests (LFTs) CK level (if muscle pain) 8) Clinical Pearl Statins are first-line drugs for cardiovascular risk reduction
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