Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets and Colestid
Determining the interaction of Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets and Colestid and the possibility of their joint administration.
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:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Colestipol has been shown to decrease plasma concentrations of atorvastatin by approximately 25% when coadministered. However, there was a synergistic effect in LDL-C reduction. The mechanism of the interaction has not been described. No action appears necessary.
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Generic Name: amlodipine / atorvastatin
Brand name: Caduet
Synonyms: Amlodipine and atorvastatin, Amlodipine and Atorvastatin
Generic Name: colestipol
Brand name: Colestid, Colestid Flavored
Synonyms: n.a.
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.
- Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets-Colestid (Colestipol Granules)
- Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets-Colestid (Colestipol Tablets)
- Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets-Colestid Flavored
- Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets-Colestid Oral Suspension
- Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets-Colestipol
- Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets-Colestipol Granules
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- Colestid-Amlodipine and celecoxib
- Colestid-Amlodipine and olmesartan
- Colestid-Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil
- Colestid-Amlodipine and perindopril
- Colestid-Amlodipine and telmisartan