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Baycol

Baycol

1 8.9
A medicine taken by mouth to lower cholesterol in the blood
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The pharmacy no longer stocks Baycol as it has been withdrawn from the market.
  • Baycol lawsuits
  • Baycol for cholesterol

Examples

  • After being prescribed Baycol, she noticed a significant decrease in her cholesterol.

  • Many doctors prescribed Baycol to their patients.

  • Doctors stopped recommending Baycol due to concerns about side effects.

  • The Baycol treatment was effective for lowering cholesterol.

  • Bayer developed Baycol to help patients lower their cholesterol levels effectively.

  • Many doctors prescribed Baycol as a treatment option for high cholesterol in the early 2000s.

  • Patients using Baycol were monitored closely for any adverse side effects related to muscle damage.

Synonyms

cerivastatin
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  • Specialized
9.5

A medicine taken by mouth to lower blood cholesterol

is the trade name used to sell this same drug

Surface Forms

Baycol singular
Baycols plural

Etymology

Baycol is a brand name made from the drug company Bayer, with Bay seen in many product names, and the ending col, which hints at the word 'cholesterol'. So, the name helps you remember that Baycol was a medicine taken to lower blood cholesterol.