Colesevelam hydrochloride - Post cholecystectomy

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Status 1

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Tablets

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

BNF SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

ONLY for those with gastroenterology referral due to undiagnosed diarrhoea post-op. 2nd line. Colestyramine sachets (ordinary sachets, with sugar) are the preferred treatment option.

Documentation

Shared Care

Colesevelam for Bile Salt Absorption - Amber Shared Care - Sept 2013

Shared Care

Colesevelam for Bile Salt Absorption - Amber star information sheet ESHUT - November 2013

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Colesevelam hydrochloride

Indication :

Post cholecystectomy

Group Name :

Keywords :

Gallbladder removal, undiagnosed diarrhoea, bile acid

Brand Names Include :

Cholestagel

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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Colesevelam hydrochloride is used to treat.

Other Drugs

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

Colestyramine

Committee Recommendations (2)

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

25 Sep 13 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)

The shared care document below was supported by the PCN and has been forwarded to local acute trusts for taking through internal governance processes.