Colestipol Hydrochloride (Page 3 of 3)
Cardiovascular
Chest pain, angina, and tachycardia have been infrequently reported.
Hypersensitivity
Rash has been infrequently reported. Urticaria and dermatitis have been rarely noted in patients receiving colestipol hydrochloride granules.
Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal pain, aches and pains in the extremities, joint pain and arthritis, and backache have been reported.
Neurologic
Headache, migraine headache, and sinus headache have been reported. Other infrequently reported complaints include dizziness, light-headedness, and insomnia.
Miscellaneous
Anorexia, fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and swelling of the hands or feet, have been infrequently reported.
OVERDOSAGE
Overdosage of micronized colestipol hydrochloride tablets has not been reported. Should overdosage occur, however, the chief potential harm would be obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract. The location of such potential obstruction, the degree of obstruction and the presence or absence of normal gut motility would determine treatment.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
For adults, micronized colestipol hydrochloride tablets are recommended in doses of 2 to 16 grams/day given once or in divided doses. The starting dose should be 2 grams once or twice daily. Dosage increases of 2 grams, once or twice daily should occur at 1- or 2-month intervals. Appropriate use of lipid profiles as per NCEP guidelines including LDL-C and triglycerides, is advised so that optimal but not excessive doses are used to obtain the desired therapeutic effect on LDL-C level. If the desired therapeutic effect is not obtained at a dose of 2 to 16 grams/day with good compliance and acceptable side effects, combined therapy or alternate treatment should be considered.
Micronized colestipol hydrochloride tablets must be taken one at a time and be promptly swallowed whole, using plenty of water or other appropriate liquid. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets. Patients should take other drugs at least one hour before or four hours after micronized colestipol hydrochloride tablets to minimize possible interference with their absorption. (See DRUG INTERACTIONS.)
Before Administration of Micronized Colestipol Hydrochloride Tablets
- Define the type of hyperlipoproteinemia, as described in NCEP guidelines.
- Institute a trial of diet and weight reduction.
- Establish baseline serum total and LDL-C and triglyceride levels.
During Administration of Micronized Colestipol Hydrochloride Tablets
- The patient should be carefully monitored clinically, including serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Periodic determinations of serum cholesterol levels as outlined in the NCEP guidelines should be done to confirm a favorable initial and long-term response.
- Failure of total or LDL-C to fall within the desired range should lead one to first examine dietary and drug compliance. If these are deemed acceptable, combined therapy or alternate treatment should be considered.
- Significant rise in triglyceride level should be considered as indication for dose reduction, drug discontinuation, or combined or alternate therapy.
HOW SUPPLIED
Micronized colestipol hydrochloride tablets are yellow, elliptical, imprinted with a “G” on one side and “450” on the other side, and are supplied as follows:
Bottles of 30 | NDC 54868-0610-1 |
Bottles of 120 | NDC 54868-0610-0 |
Each tablet contains 1 gram of colestipol hydrochloride.
Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP].
REFERENCES
- Summary of the Second Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel II). JAMA 1993; 269(23):3015–3023.
- Lipid Metabolism-Atherogenesis Branch, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD: The Lipid Research Clinics Coronary Primary Prevention Trial Results. I. Reduction in Incidence of Coronary Heart Disease. JAMA 1984; 251:351–364.
- Parra HJ, et al. Differential electroimmunoassay of human LpA-I lipoprotein particles on ready-to-use plates. Clin. Chem. 1990; 36(8):1431–1435.
- Barbaras R, et al. Cholesterol efflux from cultured adipose cells is mediated by LpAI particles but not by LpAI:AII particles. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Comm. 1987; 142(1):63–69.
- Kane JP, et al. Normalization of low-density-lipoprotein levels in heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia with a combined drug regimen. N Engl. J. Med. 1981; 304:251–258.
- Illingworth DR, et al. Colestipol plus nicotinic acid in treatment of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Lancet 1981; 1:296–298.
- Kuo PT, et al. Familial type II hyperlipoproteinemia with coronary heart disease: Effect of diet-colestipol-nicotinic acid treatment. Chest 1981; 79:286–291.
- Blankenhorn DH, et al. Beneficial Effects of Combined Colestipol-Niacin Therapy on Coronary Atherosclerosis and Coronary Venous Bypass Grafts. JAMA 1987; 257(23):3233–3240.
- Cashin-Hemphill L, et al. Beneficial Effects of Colestipol-Niacin on Coronary Atherosclerosis: A 4-Year Follow-up. JAMA 1990; 264:3013–3017.
- Brown G. et al. Regression of Coronary Artery Disease as a Result of Intensive Lipid-Lowering Therapy in Men with High Levels of Apolipoprotein B. N. Engl. J. Med. 1990; 323:1289–1298.
- Kane JP, et al. Regression of Coronary Atherosclerosis During Treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia with Combined Drug Regimens. JAMA 1990; 264:3007–3012.
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LAB-0359-2.0
May 2008
Relabeling and Repackaging by:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Tulsa, OK 74146
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