Colesevelam Hcl Medication Information
Get detailed information on Colesevelam Hcl, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Colesevelam Hcl provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
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Generic Name : Colesevelam Hcl Pronunciation : KOE-le-SEV-e-lam ICD Code : Y52.6 Therapeutic Classification : AntilipemicsTrade Names/Brand Names of Colesevelam Hcl
International :
Welchol
Why is Colesevelam Hcl Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a bile acid sequestrant, prescribed for familial hypercholesterolemia and type 2 diabetes with other medications.When should Colesevelam Hcl not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with bowel obstruction, inflammation of the pancreas, high triglyceride levels and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Colesevelam Hcl?
For hypercholesterolemia- The recommended dose is one 3.75-gram packet once daily or one 1.875-gram packet twice daily.For Type 2 Diabetes- The recommended dose is 6 tablets once daily or 3 tablets twice daily.
How should Colesevelam Hcl be taken?
It comes as a tablet and powder to take by mouth, with food.What are the warnings and precautions for Colesevelam Hcl?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of trouble in swallowing, hemorrhoids, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Follow the diet and exercise program as directed by your physician.
• It may lead to low blood sugar; to avoid this problem eat properly and do not skip food.
• Monitor cholesterol, triglyceride and blood glucose levels regularly while taking this medication.
