Colestipol Suspension and Fenofibrate and Derivatives
Determining the interaction of Colestipol Suspension and Fenofibrate and Derivatives 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:Colestipol may interfere with the absorption of fenofibrate when these medications are taken at the same time. This may reduce the blood levels and effects of fenofibrate. To prevent or minimize the interaction, fenofibrate should be taken at least 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after the colestipol dose. 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: Theoretically, bile acid sequestrants may bind to and decrease the gastrointestinal absorption of fenofibrate/fenofibric acid.
MANAGEMENT: Fenofibrate/fenofibric acid should be taken at least 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after the bile acid sequestrant.
- "Product Information. Trilipix (fenofibric acid)." Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.
- Canadian Pharmacists Association "e-CPS. Available from: URL: http://www.pharmacists.ca/function/Subscriptions/ecps.cfm?link=eCPS_quikLink."
- "Product Information. Tricor (fenofibrate)." Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.
Generic Name: colestipol
Brand name: Colestid, Colestid Flavored
Synonyms: Colestipol
Generic Name: fenofibrate
Brand name: Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Tricor, Triglide, Lipidil Micro, Dom-Fenofibrate, Lipidil Supra, Lofibra, Lipidil EZ
Synonyms: Fenofibrate
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-Fenofibrate and Derivatives Capsules
- Colestipol Suspension-Fenofibrate and Derivatives Tablets
- Colestipol Suspension-Fenofibrate Capsules
- Colestipol Suspension-Fenofibrate Tablets
- Colestipol Suspension-Fenofibric acid
- Colestipol Suspension-Fenofibric Acid Delayed Release Capsules
- Fenofibrate and Derivatives-Colestipol Tablets
- Fenofibrate and Derivatives-Colidrops
- Fenofibrate and Derivatives-Colistimethate
- Fenofibrate and Derivatives-Colistimethate Injection
- Fenofibrate and Derivatives-Colistimethate Sodium
- Fenofibrate and Derivatives-Colistin, hydrocortisone, neomycin, and thonzonium otic