Statins and associated risk of pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Chun Shing Kwok; Jessica Ka-Yan Yeong; Richard M Turner; Rodrigo Cavallazzi; Sonal Singh; Yoon Kong Loke

doi:10.1007/s00228-011-1159-4

Statins and associated risk of pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Chun Shing Kwok, Jessica Ka-Yan Yeong, Richard M Turner, Rodrigo Cavallazzi, Sonal Singh, Yoon Kong Loke

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Abstract

Statins have potential anti-inflammatory effects, but the association between statin use and lower incidence of pneumonia is unclear. We have therefore performed a systematic review on the risk of pneumonia in statin users versus non-users.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	747-55
Number of pages	9
Journal	European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Volume	68
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-011-1159-4
Publication status	Published - May 2012

Keywords

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Pneumonia
Risk Factors

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