BayCol®
Do not discontinue the use of any drug without first consulting your physician.
BayCol® is the name brand for cerivastatin. In the “statin” class,
BayCol® was approved to decrease lower-density lipoproteins, or LDL, the so-called
bad cholesterol. It does this by promoting the production of high-density lipoproteins
(HDL), which is known as “good” cholesterol because it lowers the risk of artery
clogs and heart disease.
While other drugs in the same class have side effects, BayCol® presented an
extremely high incidence of rhabdomyolosis. This condition damages skeletal muscle,
releasing myoglobin into the bloodstream, where it accumulates in the kidney and
leads to renal failure. Patients who are elderly, took high doses of BayCol®,
or used it in combination with genfibrozil had significantly higher risk of developing
rhabdomyolosis. Symptoms of rhabdomyolosis include the following:
- Pain
- Muscle weakness and tenderness
- Muscle contractions
- Fever
- Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dark urine
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Consult with your physician if you have questions concerning this medication. This
article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute medical
advice and should not be viewed as such. For medical advice, you should always consult
with your physician.
BayCol® is a registered trademark of Bayer Corporation. The reference to the
registered trademarks of Bayer Corporation is used here only for the purpose of
identifying the product in question.
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