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Colestid (Colestipol Tablets) and Voltaren-XR

Determining the interaction of Colestid (Colestipol Tablets) and Voltaren-XR and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Colestid (Colestipol Tablets) <> Voltaren-XR

Relevance: 16.10.2022 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:

The concomitant administration of colestipol with diclofenac results in a significant reduction in diclofenac's bioavailability. The clinical significance of this reduction is not clear. Separating the time of administration between colestipol and diclofenac may diminish the effects of this interaction.

References

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

Colestid (Colestipol Tablets)

Generic Name: colestipol

Brand name: Colestid, Colestid Flavored

Synonyms: Colestid

What is Colestid (Colestipol Tablets)?

Voltaren-XR

Generic Name: diclofenac

Brand name: Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor, Zorvolex, Voltaren, Dyloject, also Cambia

Synonyms: Voltaren XR

What is Voltaren-XR?

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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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