A patient is prescribed simvastatin 40mg ON. Which commonly used antibiotic should be avoided due to the significantly increased risk of myopathy and ...

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A patient is prescribed simvastatin 40mg ON. Which commonly used antibiotic should be avoided due to the significantly increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

Clarithromycin

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Amoxicillin

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Doxycycline

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Trimethoprim

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Nitrofurantoin

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Drug Interaction (Statin and Macrolide)

A patient is prescribed simvastatin 40mg ON. Which commonly used antibiotic should be avoided due to the significantly increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis?