Generic equivalent of Colesevelam hydrochloride
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Colesevelam hydrochloride is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Colesevelam hydrochloride. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Colesevelam hydrochloride through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Colesevelam hydrochloride is a bile acid sequestrant indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to: reduce elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in adults with primary hyperlipidemia ( 1.1 ). reduce LDL-C levels in boys and postmenarchal girls, 10 to 17 years of age, with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), unable to reach LDL-C target levels despite an adequate trial of diet and lifestyle modification ( 1.1 ). Limitations of Use ( 1.3 ): Do not use for treatment of type 1 diabetes or for diabetic ketoacidosis. Not studied in Fredrickson Type I, III, IV, and V dyslipidemias 1.1 Primary Hyperlipidemia Colesevelam hydrochloride for oral s…
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following important adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Hypertriglyceridemia and Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Gastrointestinal Obstruction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Vitamin K or Fat-Soluble Vitamin Deficiencies [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] In clinical trials, the most common (incidence ≥2% and greater than placebo) adverse reactions with Colesevelam hydrochloride included constipation, dyspepsi…
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Concomitant use with colesevelam hydrochloride may decrease the exposure of the following drugs: Drugs with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., cyclosporine), phenytoin, thyroid hormone replacement therapy, warfarin, oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, olmesartan medoxomil, and sulfonylureas (glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide). Administer these drugs 4 hours prior to colesevelam hydrochloride tablets. For patients on warfarin, monitor Internation…
2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION • Obtain lipid parameters, including serum triglyceride (TG) levels, before starting colesevelam hydrochloride for oral suspension ( 2.1 ). • The recommended dosage for adults and for boys and postmenarchal girls aged 10 to 17 years with primary hyperlipidemia is 3.75 grams daily. Colesevelam hydrochloride for oral suspension should be taken as follows ( 2.2 , 2.4 ): For Oral Suspension Take one packet once daily with a meal. To prepare, empty the entire contents of one…
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Hypertriglyceridemia and Pancreatitis Inform patients that colesevelam hydrochloride may increase their serum triglycerides which can lead to hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis. Instruct patients to discontinue colesevelam hydrochloride and seek prompt medical attention if the symptoms of acute pancreatitis occur (e.g., severe abdominal pain with or without nausea and vomiting) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Gastrointestinal Inform patients that colesevelam hydrochloride may cause bowel obstruction. Instruct patients to promptly discontinue colesev…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
| Name | Status |
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| COLESEVELAM HYDROCHLORIDE FOR ORAL SUSPENSION 3.75 GM 30CT | 2-Day |
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