T46: Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system
T46.6: Poisoning: Antihyperlipidaemic and antiarteriosclerotic drugs
A drug can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The drug may also be administered or taken by mistake.
If a person has elevated blood lipids, these fats and calcium deposits can build up in blood vessels. There are various medications that can be used to treat elevated blood lipids or can also act against build-up (plaque) in blood vessels. Statins, for example, are included in this group of medications. The symptoms can vary depending on which drug has caused the poisoning.
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