Baycol
Baycol
Baycol (pronounced: bay-kol), also known as Cerivastatin (pronounced: ser-i-vas-ta-tin), is a synthetic lipid-lowering agent that was marketed by the pharmaceutical company Bayer.
Etymology
The name "Baycol" is a combination of "Bay" from Bayer and "col" from cholesterol, indicating its use as a cholesterol-lowering drug. The name "Cerivastatin" is derived from the Latin cera meaning wax (a reference to lipids) and statin, a common suffix for drugs that inhibit cholesterol production.
Usage
Baycol was used for the control of high cholesterol and prevention of cardiovascular disease. It belongs to the drug class known as statins, which work by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver.
Side Effects and Withdrawal
In 2001, Baycol was withdrawn from the market due to its association with a high incidence of serious rhabdomyolysis, a condition that can lead to kidney failure and death. Other statins have since replaced Baycol for the treatment of high cholesterol.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Baycol
- Wikipedia's article - Baycol
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