Cholestyramine and Diclofenac Extended-Release Tablets
Determining the interaction of Cholestyramine and Diclofenac Extended-Release Tablets 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 Gel
- Cholestyramine-Diclofenac Gel (1%)
- Cholestyramine-Diclofenac Gel (3%)
- Cholestyramine-Diclofenac Immediate-Release Tablets
- Cholestyramine-Diclofenac Injection
- Cholestyramine-Diclofenac Intravenous
- Diclofenac Extended-Release Tablets-Cholestyramine Light
- Diclofenac Extended-Release Tablets-Cholestyramine Resin
- Diclofenac Extended-Release Tablets-Choletec
- Diclofenac Extended-Release Tablets-Cholic acid
- Diclofenac Extended-Release Tablets-Choline magnesium trisalicylate
- Diclofenac Extended-Release Tablets-Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Liquid