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Colestipol Suspension and Juxtapid Capsules

Determining the interaction of Colestipol Suspension and Juxtapid Capsules and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Colestipol Suspension <> Juxtapid Capsules

Relevance: 13.07.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Colestipol may interfere with the absorption of lomitapide and reduce its effectiveness if they are taken too close together. To prevent or minimize the interaction, lomitapide and colestipol dosing should be separated by at least four hours. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Professional:

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: The effect of bile acid sequestrants on the absorption of lomitapide has not been studied.

MANAGEMENT: Since bile acid sequestrants can interfere with the absorption of oral medications, administration of lomitapide and bile acid sequestrants should be separated by at least 4 hours.

References

"Product Information. Juxtapid (lomitapide)." Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Inc, Cambridge, MA.

Colestipol Suspension

Generic Name: colestipol

Brand name: Colestid, Colestid Flavored

Synonyms: Colestipol

What is Colestipol Suspension?

Juxtapid Capsules

Generic Name: lomitapide

Brand name: Juxtapid

Synonyms: Lomitapide

What is Juxtapid Capsules?

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In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.

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