Questions and Answers
What is the trade name of Bile Acid Secretant?
colestid
What effect does colestipol have on cholesterol?
increases cholesterol in the stool so it can be excreted
Is colestipol potent by itself?
False
Which class of drugs do you need to mix colestipol with to increase its efficacy?
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What are some adverse effects of colestipol?
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Study Notes
Bile Acid Secretant: Colestipol (Colestid)
- Trade name for colestipol is Colestid.
- Colestipol helps increase cholesterol excretion by raising cholesterol levels in the stool.
- Colestipol is not potent on its own; it requires combination with other medications for improved effectiveness.
- To enhance its efficacy, colestipol is typically mixed with statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs.
- Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal issues such as constipation and bloating, as well as increased risk of drug interactions.
- Nursing considerations include spacing out drug administration to mitigate interactions and monitoring for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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Test your knowledge about Colestipol and its effects on cholesterol with these flashcards. Discover its trade name, potency, and necessary drug combinations for enhanced efficacy. This quiz covers essential information about this bile acid secretant.
