Surrey Heartlands

Joint Formulary & PAD

Colestyramine - Post cholecystectomy

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Sachets (powder)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Un
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Preferred
ONLY for those with gastroenterology referral due to undiagnosed diarrhoea post-op. This is the recommended 1st line treatment option (ordinary sachets, with sugar)
 

Status 2

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Sachets (SUGAR FREE powder)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
R
Un
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
ONLY for those with gastroenterology referral due to undiagnosed diarrhoea post-op AND are diabetic who request a sugar free formulation. The ordinary powder sachets are 1st line.
Documents :
 
Patient resource
Bile Acid Malabsorption PIL - Dec 24

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Colestyramine
Indication :
Post cholecystectomy
Group Name :
Keywords :
Gallbladder removal, undiagnosed diarrhoea, bile acid
Brand Names Include :
Questran, Questran Light
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
1
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Post cholecystectomy.

Committee Recommendations (1)

01 May 24 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee agreed the following traffic light statuses and place in therapy for treatments used in post cholecystectomy patients with undiagnosed diarrhoea.

 GREEN traffic light status – For patients after cholecystectomy (with undiagnosed diarrhoea) waiting for an appointment with the Gastroenterologist.

·         1st line colestyramine (with sugar)

·         2nd line colesevelam

·         3rd colestyramine (sugar free) – for diabetic patients who request a sugar free formulation. Most costly preparation