A drug interaction that should be at the front of our minds.    Check out the Medsafe Data sheet here. https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/PUArticles/March2014StatinsAndCYPInteractions.htm   Check out this paper on a case of rhabdomyolysis.  Fallah, A., Deep, M., Smallwood, D., & Hughes, P. (2013). Life-threatening rhabdomyolysis following the interaction of two commonly prescribed medications. The Australasian Medical Journal, 6(3), 112-114.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3626026/#!po=83.3333   www.rnzcuc.org.nz podcast@rnzcuc.org.nz https://www.facebook.com/rnzcuc https://twitter.com/rnzcuc   Music licensed from www.premiumbeat.com Full Grip by Score Squad   This podcast is intended to assist in ongoing medical education and peer discussion for qualified health professionals.  Please ensure you work within your scope of practice at all times.  For personal medical advice always consult your usual doctor

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06 Jan 2023