"An increase in the risk of bleeding requiring hospital admission or emergency department visits was seen with lovastatin [Mevacor] and simvastatin [Zocor] compared with the other statins," said study author Tony Antoniou, a pharmacist at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.
Date: Nov 21, 2016
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Drug combo may cause bleeding for patients with irregular heartbeat
The study was conducted because simvastatin and lovastatin would be expected to increase the amount of (dabigatran) that is absorbed and thereby increase the risk of bleeding with this drug, a property not shared by the other statins, said lead author Tony Antoniou of St. Michaels Hospital and Un
Date: Nov 21, 2016
Category: Health
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Certain Heart Drug, Antibiotic Combo Might Be Fatal for Seniors
But taking spironolactone alongside the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (brand names Septra, Bactrim) can cause blood potassium to rise to potentially life-threatening levels, said study lead author Tony Antoniou, a scientist with the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute at St. Michael's Hospita