The goal of this prospective cohort study was to identify the effect of SLC01B1 gene polymorphism in the Pakistani population. The main questions it aims to answer are: To identify polymorphism in SLOC1B1 (rs2306283) in the Pakistani population. To determine the association between SLOC1B1 (rs2306283) polymorphism and the clinical efficacy of atorvastatin To determine the association between SLOC1B1 (rs2306283) polymorphism and the safety profile of atorvastatin.
The goal of this prospective cohort study was to identify the effect of SLC01B1 gene polymorphism in the Pakistani population, due to the high prevalence of this variant in the Pakistani Population The main questions it aims to answer are: To identify polymorphism in SLOC1B1 (rs2306283) in the Pakistani population. To determine the association between SLOC1B1 (rs2306283) polymorphism and the clinical efficacy of atorvastatin To determine the association between SLOC1B1 (rs2306283) polymorphism and the safety profile of atorvastatin. The participants' blood samples were taken and further genotyping was performed using conventional tetraARMS PCR. The results were visualized by gel electrophoresis.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Atorvastatin 10mg once a day for 1 month
IIMC, Riphah International University
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan
To identify genetic polymorphism in SLOC1B1 in the Pakistani population
Genetic polymorphism in SLOC1B1 in the Pakistani population will be assessed by ARMS PCR assay.
Time frame: 1 month
Lipid profile
Lipid profile will be measured at 0 and on the 28th day of atorvastatin therapy on a blood sample. LDL cholesterol was categorized as optimal \<100mg/dl, Near or above optimal = 100-129mg/dl, Borderline = 130-159mg/dl, high = 160-189mg/dl, and very high \>190mg/dl. Total cholesterol: \<200mg/dl = desirable, 200-239mg/dl = borderline high, \>240mg/dl = high. HDL cholesterol: \<40mg/dl = low and \>60mg/dl = high. Triglycerides: \<150mg/dl were considered optimal, 150-199mg/dl as Borderline high, and 200-500 mg/dl as high
Time frame: 1 month
The SAMS-CI tool
The patient will be assessed for safety profile through the myopathy by Statin-associated myopathy (SAM-CI) tool by filling out the questionnaire on days 0, 14, and 28. The SAMS-CI tool will be used, to record the location, symmetry, and onset of muscle symptoms at day 0, 14, and 28 of atorvastatin therapy. Patients reporting the presence of muscular pain will be further divided into "Unlikely", "Possible", and "Probable" categories based on their SAMS-CI score.
Time frame: 1 month
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