Generic equivalent of Colestipol Hydrochloride
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Colestipol hydrochloride is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Colestipol Hydrochloride. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Colestipol hydrochloride through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Since no drug is innocuous, strict attention should be paid to the indications and contraindications, particularly when selecting drugs for chronic long-term use. Colestipol hydrochloride tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the reduction of elevated serum total and LDL-C in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia (elevated LDL-C) who do not respond adequately to diet. Generally, colestipol hydrochloride tablets have no clinically significant effect on serum triglycerides, but with their use, triglyceride levels may be raised in some patients. Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be a component of multiple risk factor intervention in those ind…
ADVERSE REACTIONS Gastrointestinal The most common adverse reactions are confined to the gastrointestinal tract. To achieve minimal GI disturbance with an optimal LDL-C lowering effect, a gradual increase of dosage starting with 2 grams, once or twice daily is recommended. Constipation is the major single complaint and at times is severe. Most instances of constipation are mild, transient, and controlled with standard treatment. Increased fluid intake and inclusion of additional dietary fiber sh…
DRUG INTERACTIONS Since colestipol hydrochloride is an anion exchange resin, it may have a strong affinity for anions other than the bile acids. In vitro studies have indicated that colestipol hydrochloride binds a number of drugs. Therefore, colestipol hydrochloride tablets may delay or reduce the absorption of concomitant oral medication. The interval between the administration of colestipol hydrochloride tablets and any other medication should be as long as possible. Patients should take othe…
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For adults, colestipol hydrochloride tablets are recommended in doses of 2 to 16 grams/day given once or in divided doses. The starting dose should be 2 grams once or twice daily. Dosage increases of 2 grams, once or twice daily should occur at 1- or 2-month intervals. Appropriate use of lipid profiles as per NCEP guidelines including LDL-C and triglycerides, is advised so that optimal but not excessive doses are used to obtain the desired therapeutic effect on LDL-C le…
Information for Patients Colestipol hydrochloride tablets may be larger than pills you have taken before. If you have had swallowing problems or choking with food, liquids or other tablets or capsules in the past, you should discuss this with your doctor before taking colestipol hydrochloride tablets. It is important that you take colestipol hydrochloride tablets correctly: 1. Always take one tablet at a time and swallow promptly. 2. Swallow each tablet whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets. 3. Colestipol hydrochloride tablets must be taken with water or another liquid that you prefer.…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| COLESTIPOL 1GM 120 TABLETS | 2-Day |
| COLESTIPOL HCL 1GM TAB 120 | 2-Day |
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