©
Bile Acid Sequestrants or Ion-exchange resins include Cholestyramine, Colestipol, and Colesevelam.
© Bile Acid Sequestrants are used occasionally to treat Hyperlipidemia,
as an adjunct to the statins. Bile acid sequestrants are also used as the
principal therapy for bile acid-induced diarrhea.
© Bile Acid Sequestrants interact
majorly with drugs such as Deferasirox, Bezafibrate, Mycophenolate, etc.
© Monitor serum ferritin levels and clinical
response, when Bile acid sequestrants and Deferasirox are
coadministered.
© Separate the administration of Bezafibrate
and Bile acid sequestrants by at least 2 hours.
© It is recommended to avoid the coadministration
of Bile acid sequestrants and Mycophenolate.
© The patients are advised to take Pravastatin
1 hour before or 4 hours after Colesevelam.
© The interaction between Colesevelam
and Levothyroxine can be avoided by separating the administration of the
two drugs by at least 4 hours.
© The occurrence of significant morbidity and
mortality can be reduced by minimizing the risk for drug interactions.
© The hyperlipidemic patients should bring a list
of all the drugs they are taking including prescription drugs, over-the-counter
drugs, and any supplements, herbal or otherwise, during their visit to the Doctor
or Pharmacist.
© The risk of adverse effects could be reduced
and the quality of life for patients improved by healthcare professionals
through the screening, education, and follow up on suspected drug interactions.
© If possible, the hyperlipidemic patients are
recommended to fill all their prescriptions at one pharmacy.
