Statin associated adverse reactions in Latin America: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aim to describe the frequency and type of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in patients on statins in published studies from Latin American (LATAM) countries.

Design

Scoping review.

Methods

A literature search was conducted in three databases (PubMed, EMBASE and LILACS) in addition to a manual search in relevant journals from LATAM universities or medical societies. A snowballing technique was used to identify further references. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies between 2000 and 2020 were included. Studies were considered eligible if they included adults on statin therapy from LATAM and reported data on ADRs. Data on ADRs were abstracted and presented by study design.

Results

Out of 8076 articles, a total of 20 studies wer

SUBMITTER: Urina-Jassir M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8488746 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature