Drug Interactions between chenodeoxycholic acid and Welchol
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- chenodeoxycholic acid
- Welchol (colesevelam)
Interactions between your drugs
colesevelam chenodeoxycholic acid
Applies to: Welchol (colesevelam) and chenodeoxycholic acid
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Bile acid sequestering agents may bind to and decrease the gastrointestinal absorption of chenodeoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring human bile acid.
MANAGEMENT: As with other drugs whose absorption may be reduced by bile acid sequestering agents, chenodeoxycholic acid should be administered at least 4 hours before the bile acid sequestering agent. However, adjusting the dosing interval may not completely prevent the interaction.
References
- (2002) "Product Information. Questran (cholestyramine)." Par Pharmaceutical Inc
- (2001) "Product Information. Welchol (colesevelam)." Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
- (2009) "Product Information. Chenodal (chenodeoxycholic acid)." Manchester Pharmaceutical
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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