Cholestyramine and Diclofenac epolamine
Determining the interaction of Cholestyramine and Diclofenac epolamine 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:Coadministration of cholestyramine and diclofenac significantly reduces the bioavailability of diclofenac. The clinical significance of this reduction is not clear. Separating the administration of diclofenac and cholestyramine doses may diminish the effects of this interaction.
- Alballa SR, Elsayed YM, Almeshal MA, Gouda MW "The effects of cholestyramine and colestipol on the absorption of diclofenac in man." Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 32 (1994): 441-5
Generic Name: cholestyramine
Brand name: Cholestyramine Light, Prevalite, Questran, Questran Light, Locholest, Locholest Light, Questran Light Packets, Prevalite Packets, Questran Packets
Synonyms: Cholestyramine Resin
Generic Name: diclofenac
Brand name: Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor, Zorvolex, Voltaren, Dyloject, also Cambia
Synonyms: Diclofenac, Diclofenac (Systemic)
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.
- Cholestyramine-Diclofenac Epolamine Patch
- Cholestyramine-Diclofenac Extended Release Tablets 100mg
- Cholestyramine-Diclofenac Extended-Release Tablets
- Cholestyramine-Diclofenac Gel
- Cholestyramine-Diclofenac Gel (1%)
- Cholestyramine-Diclofenac Gel (3%)
- Diclofenac epolamine-Cholestyramine Light
- Diclofenac epolamine-Cholestyramine Resin
- Diclofenac epolamine-Choletec
- Diclofenac epolamine-Cholic acid
- Diclofenac epolamine-Choline magnesium trisalicylate
- Diclofenac epolamine-Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Liquid