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Welchol (Colesevelam Oral Suspension) and TG

Result of checking the interaction of drug Welchol (Colesevelam Oral Suspension) and disease TG for safety when used together.

Check result:

Welchol (Colesevelam Oral Suspension) <> TG

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The manufacturer considers the use of colesevelam to be contraindicated in patients with TG levels >500 mg/dL. Colesevelam, like other bile acid sequestrants, can increase serum TG concentrations. Lipid parameters, including TG levels and non-HDL-C, should be obtained before starting colesevelam and periodically thereafter. Caution should be exercised when treating patients with TG levels greater than 300 mg/dL. Colesevelam should be discontinued if TG levels exceed 500 mg/dL or if the patient develops hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis.

Welchol (Colesevelam Oral Suspension)

Generic Name: colesevelam

Brand Name: Welchol, Colesevelam Hydrochloride

Synonyms: Welchol

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