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Brodspec and Colestid Flavored

Determining the interaction of Brodspec and Colestid Flavored and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Brodspec <> Colestid Flavored
Relevance: 11.12.2022 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:

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 may decrease the absorption of tetracycline. The therapeutic response to tetracycline may be reduced. Absorption of other tetracyclines may be affected as well. Tetracyclines should be administered at least one hour before or four hours after colestipol.

References
  • Friedman H, Greenblatt DJ, LeDuc BW "Impaired absorption of tetracycline by colestipol is not reversed by orange juice." J Clin Pharmacol 29 (1989): 748-51
  • "Product Information. Colestid (colestipol HCI)." Pharmacia and Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI.
  • Heel RC, Brogden RN, Pakes GE, Speight TM, Avery GS "Colestipol: a review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic efficacy in patients with hypercholesterolaemia." Drugs 19 (1980): 161-80
Brodspec

Generic Name: tetracycline

Brand name: Ala-Tet, Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap, Tetracon, Robitet 500, Emtet-500

Synonyms: n.a.

Colestid Flavored

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.

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