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Colestipol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Colestipol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Colestipol.
Is the use of Colestipol safe during breastfeeding?
Colestipol may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Colestipol on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Colestipol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Colestipol on the Liver?
Colestipol may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Colestipol on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Colestipol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Colestipol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colestipol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Colestipol habit forming or addictive?
Colestipol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Colestipol since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Colestipol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Colestipol is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Colestipol
Colestipol may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Colestipol
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Colestipol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Colestid® (colestipol hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 636,638
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 78-79