Fenofibrate Tablets and Questran
Determining the interaction of Fenofibrate Tablets and Questran 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:Cholestyramine 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 cholestyramine 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: fenofibrate
Brand name: Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Tricor, Triglide, Lipidil Micro, Dom-Fenofibrate, Lipidil Supra, Lofibra, Lipidil EZ
Synonyms: Fenofibrate, Fenofibrate and Derivatives
Generic Name: cholestyramine
Brand name: Cholestyramine Light, Prevalite, Questran, Questran Light, Locholest, Locholest Light, Questran Light Packets, Prevalite Packets, Questran Packets
Synonyms: n.a.
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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