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Colesevelam and Malabsorption syndromes

Result of checking the interaction of drug Colesevelam and disease Malabsorption syndromes for safety when used together.

Check result:
Colesevelam <> Malabsorption syndromes
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:

Bile acid sequestrants, including colesevelam may decrease the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Caution should be exercised when treating patients with a susceptibility to deficiencies of vitamin K (e.g., patients on warfarin, patients with malabsorption syndromes) or other fat-soluble vitamins. The manufacturer recommends to instruct patients taking colesevelam and oral vitamin supplementation to take their vitamins at least 4 hours prior to colesevelam.

Colesevelam

Generic Name: colesevelam

Brand Name: Welchol, Colesevelam Hydrochloride

Synonyms: n.a.

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