Colestipol Suspension and Coumadin Injection
Determining the interaction of Colestipol Suspension and Coumadin Injection 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:Colestipol may decrease the absorption of warfarin and other anticoagulants. The therapeutic effect of warfarin may be reduced. However, colestipol also may interfere with vitamin K absorption. Prolonged prothrombin times have been reported in one patient. Patients on concomitant therapy should be monitored for alterations in anticoagulation.
- 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
- "Product Information. Colestid (colestipol HCI)." Pharmacia and Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI.
Generic Name: colestipol
Brand name: Colestid, Colestid Flavored
Synonyms: Colestipol
Generic Name: warfarin
Brand name: Coumadin, Jantoven
Synonyms: Coumadin
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.
- Colestipol Suspension-Covaryx
- Colestipol Suspension-Covaryx HS
- Colestipol Suspension-Covera-HS
- Colestipol Suspension-Cozaar
- Colestipol Suspension-CPB WC
- Colestipol Suspension-CPM-PSE DM Drops
- Coumadin Injection-Colestipol Tablets
- Coumadin Injection-Colidrops
- Coumadin Injection-Colistimethate
- Coumadin Injection-Colistimethate Injection
- Coumadin Injection-Colistimethate Sodium
- Coumadin Injection-Colistin, hydrocortisone, neomycin, and thonzonium otic