What is known and objectiveRhabdomyolysis is a severe potential adverse drug reaction of statin therapy. We report a case of rhabdomyolysis due to drug-drug interaction (DDI) between atorvastatin and fluconazole and review the literature. Case summaryA 70-year-old woman received atorvastatin for hyperlipidaemia without any problem for 4 years. When intravenous fluconazole was added for treating a fungal infection, rhabdomyolysis developed 2 weeks later. Removal of atorvastatin led to the resolution of her rhabdomyolysis. What is new and conclusionOur case demonstrates that in some subjects even a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor such as fluconazole may lead to rhabdomyolysis in subjects receiving a statin. Characteristics of reported cases of rhabdomyolysis associated with drug interaction between statins and fluconazole.
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Sichuan Univ, West China Hosp, Ctr Gerontol & Geriatr, Natl Clin Res Ctr Geriatr, Chengdu, Sichuan, Peoples R ChinaSichuan Univ, West China Hosp, Ctr Gerontol & Geriatr, Natl Clin Res Ctr Geriatr, Chengdu, Sichuan, Peoples R China
Guo, Daxin
Meng, Zhangmin
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Meng, Zhangmin
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Huang, Xiaoli
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