Questran Light and Red yeast rice
Determining the interaction of Questran Light and Red yeast rice 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 cholestyramine together with red yeast rice may decrease the effects of red yeast rice. Administration of red yeast rice should be separated by at least four hours after cholestyramine. 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: When administered concomitantly, cholestyramine has been reported to decrease the rate and extent of fluvastatin bioavailability. Other bile acid sequestrants may also decrease the bioavailability of other HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. The mechanism is most likely due to adsorption of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor to the bile acid sequestrant. Separating administration times has been shown to decrease the interaction.
MANAGEMENT: If therapy with both agents is necessary, the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor should be administered at least 4 hours after the bile acid sequestrant.
- Smith HT, Jokubaitis LA, Troendle AJ, Hwang DS, Robinson WT "Pharmacokinetics of fluvastatin and specific drug interactions." Am J Hypertens 6 (1993): s375-82
Generic Name: cholestyramine
Brand name: Prevalite, Questran, Questran Light, Cholestyramine Light, Locholest, Locholest Light, Questran Light Packets, Prevalite Packets, Questran Packets
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: red yeast rice
Brand name: Cholestin
Synonyms: Red Yeast Rice
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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