For Treatment of Active Ulcerative Colitis the usual dose in adults is three 750 mg Colazal capsules to be taken three times a day for a total daily dose of 6.75 grams for a duration of 8 weeks. Some patients in the clinical trials required treatment for up to 12 weeks.
Uses of Colazal
* This medication is used to treat swelling and inflammation of the colon. * It is also usually used to treat ulcerative colitis.
Side Effects of Colazal
Side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.
More Common :-
*Diarrhea *Stomach pain. *Less common:- *Blood in urine *Constipation *Coughing *Cramps *Dry mouth *Fever *Flu-like symptoms *Passing of gas *Heart burn or upset stomach *Joint pain *Loss of appetite *Lower back pain *Muscle pain *Pain or burning while urinating *Stuffy nose *Trouble sleeping or getting to sleep *Unusual tiredness or weakness *Yellowish skin.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
Warnings and precautions before taking Colazal:
*If you have a liver problem, make sure your doctor is aware of it before you start treatment. *If you have pyloric stenosis (narrowing of the stomach outlet), Colazal capsules may be slow to pass through the digestive tract. * You should tell your doctor your medical history especially if you have stomach problems, any allergies you may have. * You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. * After taken this medicine, then you may feel dizzy, or drowsiness. So you should not participate in any activities that require alertness such as driving and operate machinery. *Although many people get significant relief from Colazal, you should be aware that in rare cases it makes the symptoms worse. *This drug has not been tested in children.
Drug Interaction :- If you are taking Colazal with certain other drugs, then the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. So it is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Colazal with other drugs. While drug interactions with Colazal have not yet been studied, it is possible that oral antibiotics could interfere with the release of Colazal in the colon. Overdose
Little is known about Colazal overdose. But after taken Colazal if you feel that overdose is suspected, then you should contact with your doctor immediately. Because it may lead to another serious effect.
Colestipol is a cholesterol lowering drug. Because lowering high cholesterol levels is an important part of preventing heart disease and arteriosclerosis. It is used to reduce the amount of cholesterol and various fatty substances that are available in your blood. Lowering your blood level of cholesterol and fats may help to prevent heart disease, angina, strokes, and heart attacks.
Colestid is a medicine which absorbs bile acids from the intestines. In most people bile acids are absorbed after digestion, but if you have had your gallbladder removed you may produce too much bile and need extra help from medications.
Colestid Dosage
* The usual starting dose is 1 packet or 1 level scoopful once or twice a day. * If you are taking Colestid tablets, then the usual starting dose is 2 grams once or twice a day.
Uses of Colestid
* Colestipol is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood. * It may also be used to treats other medical conditions those are listed in this medication guide.
Side Effects of Colestid
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
* Constipation * Worsening of hemorrhoids * Diarrhoea * Vomiting * Nausea *Release of trapped air through the mouth or bowel (belching and flatulence) * Indigestion (dyspepsia) * Blood in the stools * Abdominal discomfort
Warnings and precautions before taking Colestid:
Before starting treatment with Colestid, you should:
* Be tested for diseases that may contribute to increased blood cholesterol, such as an underactive thyroid gland, diabetes, nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disease), dysproteinemia (a blood disease), obstructive liver disease, and alcoholism. * Your cholesterol and triglyceride levels should be checked regularly while you are taking Colestid. * You should tell your doctor if you are allergic to colestipol or any other drugs. * If you are taking prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially amiodarone (Cordarone), antibiotics, anticoagulants such as warfarin, digitoxin, digoxin, diuretics, iron, loperamide, oral diabetes medications, phenobarbital, phenylbutazone, then you should tell your doctor. * You should tell your doctor if you have or have ever had unusual bleeding, an underactive thyroid gland, heart or intestinal disease, or if you have hemorrhoids. * If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, then you should tell your doctor. * Be on a diet plan (approved by your doctor) that stresses low-cholesterol foods and weight loss.
Because certain medications may increase cholesterol, you should tell your doctor all of the medications you use.
Drug Interaction :- If you are taking Colestid with certain other drugs, then the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. So it is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Colestid with the following:
* Chlorothiazide * Digitalis * Furosemide * Gemfibrozil * Hydrochlorothiazide * Hydrocortisone * Propranolol * Tetracycline drugs such as Sumycin
Overdose
Overdoses of Colestid have not been reported. If an overdose occurred, the most likely harmful effect would be obstruction of the stomach and/or intestines. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical help immediately.