Colesevelam Hydrochloride and Femhrt Lo
Determining the interaction of Colesevelam Hydrochloride and Femhrt Lo 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:Using colesevelam together with ethinyl estradiol may decrease the effects of ethinyl estradiol. Ethinyl estradiol should be administered at least 4 hours before colesevelam. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. 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: Colesevelam may decrease the gastrointestinal absorption of contraceptive hormones. A 24% reduction in peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) has been reported for ethinyl estradiol (0.035 mg), and a 20% reduction in Cmax has been reported for norethindrone (1 mg).
MANAGEMENT: Oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone should be administered at least 4 hours before the colesevelam dose. The same precaution may be applicable to other contraceptive hormones, although data are lacking.
- "Product Information. Welchol (colesevelam)" Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., Parsippany, NJ.
Generic Name: colesevelam
Brand name: Welchol, Colesevelam Hydrochloride
Synonyms: Colesevelam
Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
Brand name: femhrt 05 mg/25 mcg, Fyavolv, Jevantique Lo, Jinteli, Blisovi 24 Fe, Estrostep Fe, Femcon Fe, Kaitlib FE, Lo Minastrin Fe, Microgestin 24 Fe, Norinyl 1+35, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Taytulla, Tri-Norinyl, Zenchent, Blisovi 24 Fe, Blisovi Fe 15/30, Blisovi Fe 1/20, Gildess 24 Fe, Gildess Fe 15/30, Gildess Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 15/30, Junel Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 24, Larin 24 Fe, Larin Fe 15/30, Larin Fe 1/20, Lo Loestrin Fe, Loestrin 24 Fe, Loestrin Fe 15/30, Loestrin Fe 1/20, Lomedia 24 Fe, Microgestin 24 Fe, Microgestin Fe 15/30, Microgestin Fe 1/20, Tarina Fe 1/20, Tilia Fe, Tri-Legest Fe, Femcon Fe, Generess FE, Loestrin 1/20, Ovcon 35, Brevicon
Synonyms: Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (HRT), Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone
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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