Baycol
Baycol Brand names, Baycol Analogs
Baycol Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Baycol Chemical_Formula
C26H34FNO5
Baycol RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/cerivastat.htm
Baycol fda sheet
Baycol msds (material safety sheet)
Baycol Synthesis Reference
Angerbauer R, Bischoff H, Steinke W and Ritter W (1994) BAY w 6228. Drugs Fut 19: 537-541.
Baycol Molecular Weight
459.55 g/mol
Baycol Melting Point
No information avaliable
Baycol H2O Solubility
Highly solubility
Baycol State
Solid
Baycol LogP
4.669
Baycol Dosage Forms
Tablet
Baycol Indication
Used as an adjunct to diet for the reduction of elevated total and LDL cholesterol levels in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia (Fredrickson Types IIa and IIb) when the response to dietary restriction of saturated fat and cholesterol and other non-pharmacological measures alone has been inadequate.
Baycol Pharmacology
Cerivastatin, a competitive HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor effective in lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, is used to treat primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia (Fredrickson types IIa and IIb).
Baycol Absorption
The mean absolute oral bioavailability 60% (range 39 - 101%).
Baycol side effects and Toxicity
Rhabdomyolysis, liver concerns
Baycol Patient Information
Patients should be advised to report promptly unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly if accompanied by malaise or fever.
Baycol Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
