2003•The Chinese Journal of Modern Applied PharmacyRequires access

The effect of simvastatin on microalbuminauria in early diabetic nephropathy

Lou Hong

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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of simvastatin on microalbuminemiauria in early diabetic nephropathy. METHOD 50 cases with early diabetic nephropathy were divided into two groups: the 22 cases in control group were given general treatment, the 28 cases in treatment group were given tab simvastatin 20mg po qn for 4 weeks.RESULTS The microalbuminemiauria were significantly lower in treatment group than that of in control group after 4weeks of treatment( P 0.01).CONCLUSION Simvastatin can reduce microalbuminemiauria in early diabetic nephropathy.

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Key concepts: Simvastatin, Diabetic nephropathy, Medicine, Urology, Nephropathy, Diabetes mellitus, Internal medicine, Endocrinology