Baycol (Cerivastatin (Removed from Market 8/2001)) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 8, 2012

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High cholesterol is also referred to as hypercholesterolemia (hyper=high + cholesterol + emia = in the blood) or hyperlipidemia
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is an important part of the outer lining of cells in the body of animals.
Cholesterol is also found in the blood circulation of humans.
Cholesterol in the blood originates from dietary intake and liver production.
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Organ meats such as liver, are especially high in cholesterol content.
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HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol is called the "good cholesterol" because HDL cholesterol particles pre...

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Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.
(Generic versions may still be available.)

BAYCOL®
(cerivastatin sodium) Tablets

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Cerivastatin sodium is sodium [S-[R*,S*-(E)]]-7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-methoxymethyl)-2,6bis(1-methylethyl)-3-pyridinyl]-3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoate. The empirical formula for cerivastatin sodium is C₂₆H₃₃FNO₅Na and its molecular weight is 481.5. It has the following chemical structure:

BAYCOL® (cerivastatin sodium) Structural Formula Illustration

Cerivastatin sodium is a white to off-white hygroscopic amorphous powder that is soluble in water, methanol, and ethanol, and very slightly soluble in acetone.

Cerivastatin sodium is an entirely synthetic, enantiomerically pure inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. HMG-CoA reductase catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, which is an early and rate-limiting step in the biosynthesis of cholesterol.

BAYCOL® (cerivastatin sodium tablets) is supplied as tablets containing 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 or 0.8 mg of cerivastatin sodium, for oral administration. Active Ingredient: cerivastatin sodium. Inactive Ingredients: mannitol, magnesium stearate, sodium hydroxide, crospovidone, povidone, iron oxide yellow, methylhydroxypropylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, and titanium dioxide.

What are the possible side effects of cerivastatin (Baycol)?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking cerivastatin and call your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
muscle aches, pain, or weakness;
a fever;
"flu-like" symptoms;
decreased urine or rust-colored urine;
blurred vision; or
yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur....

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Last reviewed on RxList: 4/17/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.