Cerivastatin

Synonyms / Brand Names: Cerivastatin sodium; Cerivastatin, sodium salt; Baycol; Lipobay, Rivastatin

Dosing and Administration
The starting-dose of BAYCOL® is 0.4 mg once daily in the evening regardless of previous lipid therapy. Since the maximal effect of cerivastatin sodium is seen within 4 weeks lipid determinations should be performed at this time and the dose adjusted based upon patient response. Only patients requiring further lipid adjustment should be titrated to 0.8 mg. The dosage range is 0.2 mg to 0.8 mg. In patients with significant renal impairment (creatinine clearance ≤60 mL/min/1.73m2 ) lower doses are recommended. Cerivastatin sodium may be taken with or without food.

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