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Plant sterol or stanol esters retard lesion formation in LDL receptor-deficient mice independent of changes in serum plant sterols

open access: yesJournal of Lipid Research, 2006
Statins do not always decrease coronary heart disease mortality, which was speculated based on increased serum plant sterols observed during statin treatment.
Jogchum Plat   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A mechanistic study on the phototoxicity of atorvastatin: singlet oxygen generation by a phenanthrene-like photoproduct [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Atorvastatin calcium (ATV) is one of the most frequently prescribed drugs worldwide. Among the adverse effects observed for this lipid-lowering agent, clinical cases of cutaneous adverse reactions have been reported and associated with photosensitivity ...
IESCE, MARIA ROSARIA   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Systematic review and network meta-analysis on the efficacy of evolocumab and other therapies for the management of lipid levels in hyperlipidemia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: The proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors evolocumab and alirocumab substantially reduce low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‐C) when added to statin therapy in patients who need additional LDL‐C reduction ...
Bray, Sarah   +13 more
core   +1 more source

Physiologically‐Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling of Atorvastatin Incorporating Delayed Gastric Emptying and Acid‐to‐Lactone Conversion

open access: yesCPT: Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology, 2019
The drug–drug interaction profile of atorvastatin confirms that disposition is determined by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 and organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATPs).
Bridget L. Morse   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of polymorphisms in drug metabolism and transportation on plasma concentration of atorvastatin and its metabolites in patients with chronic kidney disease

open access: yesFrontiers in Pharmacology, 2023
Dyslipidemia due to renal insufficiency is a common complication in patients with chronic kidney diseases (CKD), and a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular events.
Zebin Jiang   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Absence of a significant pharmacokinetic interaction between atorvastatin and fenofibrate: A randomized, crossover, study of a fixed-dose formulation in healthy Mexican subjects

open access: yesFrontiers in Pharmacology, 2015
Several clinical trials have substantiated the efficacy of the co-administration of statins like atorvastatin and fibrates. Without information currently available about the interaction between the two drugs, a pharmacokinetic study was conducted to ...
Omar ePatiño-Rodríguez   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Strategies for Loading and Releasing Peptide Therapeutics in Biodegradable Carriers

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A biodegradable carrier‐based peptide delivery system is a powerful treatment platform for diverse diseases, owing to its superior therapeutic efficacy and low toxicity. This review examines the conventional peptide‐loaded carrier fabrication process and its current limitations.
Wookyoung Jang, Ki Wan Bong
wiley   +1 more source

Switching Therapy to the Second Brand of Generic Atorvastatin: A 6-Month Retrospective Cohort, Real-World Study

open access: yesDrugs - Real World Outcomes
Introduction High levels of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. While treatment with atorvastatin is beneficial, the original atorvastatin may be cost prohibitive to some patients.
Panisa Manasirisuk   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pharmacokinetic Interaction between Atorvastatin and Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Healthy Volunteers

open access: yesPharmaceuticals, 2022
The interaction between statins and omega-3 fatty acids remains controversial. The aim of this phase 1 trial was to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of drug-drug interaction between atorvastatin and omega-3 fatty acids.
Jae Hoon Kim   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Statin therapy in critical illness : an international survey of intensive care physicians' opinions, attitudes and practice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Background Pleotropic effects of statins on inflammation are hypothesised to attenuate the severity of and possibly prevent the occurrence of the host inflammatory response to pathogen and infection-related acute organ failure.
Di Gangi, Stefania   +6 more
core   +1 more source

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