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Cerivastatin
INFORMATION ABOUT CERIVASTATIN
Cerivastatin Uses
Cerivastatin is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides.
How Cerivastatin works
Cerivastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Common side effects of Cerivastatin
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Constipation, Headache, Weakness, Muscle pain, Stomach pain
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Subita Alagh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
08 Nov 2024 | 06:28 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Cerivastatin
  • Cerivastatin has been withdrawn from the market due to the risk of fatal muscle reaction (rhabdomyolysis) and kidney failure associated with this medication.
  • Cerivastatin treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
  • It also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • In general, Cerivastatin is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain. 
  • Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
  • Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Cerivastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
  • Do not take Cerivastatin if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Cerivastatin
Cerivastatin belongs to a class of medicines called statins that lower the cholesterol in the blood. It is used along with a healthy diet and exercise to reduce bad cholesterol and increase the amount of good cholesterol in the blood. It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the liver in order to decrease the amount of cholesterol that accumulates on the walls of the arteries.
Cerivastatin was withdrawn from the market because of 52 deaths attributed to drug-related rhabdomyolysis, a very rare life-threatening type of muscle damage that leads to kidney failure.
Rhabdomyolysis is a very rare life-threatening type of muscle damage that leads to kidney failure. In addition to pain, people who develop rhabdomyolysis may experience darkened urine, reduced kidney function, and even kidney failure. It can progress to liver damage, and may result in death without proper treatment.