Effects of Fluvastatin on Hyperlipidemia after Renal Transplantation: Influence of Steroid Therapy

Jeffrey L. Austen, F A Shifrin, Marilyn R. Bartucci, Thomas C. Knauss, James A. Schulak, Donald E. Hricik

Annals of Pharmacotherapy · 1996 · 17 citations · 0 references

Abstract

Low dosages of fluvastatin appear to be safe in cyclosporine-treated renal transplant recipients. Steroid-free patients exhibit a response to fluvastatin that is qualitatively similar to that of steroid-treated patients, consisting of a significant decrease in LDL concentrations and no change in HDL or serum triglyceride concentrations.