CERIVASTATIN-ORAL, Baycol (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious, possibly fatal interactions may occur: fibrates (e.g., gemfibrozil). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Use caution if the following drugs are combined with cerivastatin because serious side effects such as muscle injury (myopathy) infrequently could occur: high-dose niacin (1 gram or more per day). Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you use, especially of: bile acid resins (e.g., cholestyramine), immune suppression drugs (e.g., cyclosporine), certain antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole), spironolactone, protease inhibitors (e.g., indinavir). Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
NOTES: Your doctor may periodically perform lab tests during treatment to monitor your progress. For best results, exercise regularly and follow a doctor- approved, low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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