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Cholestyramine Resin
Latest prescription information about Cholestyramine Resin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Cholestyramine Resin
Pronunciation : koe less' tir a meen
Therapeutic Classification : antilipemics
Trade Name(s):
International-Prevalite, Locholest Questran. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Adults - PO- Initial: 1 scoop or single-use packet (4 g anhydrous cholestyramine) daily to twice daily. Maintenance: 2 to 4 packets or scoops daily, divided into 2 doses. Children - PO- usual dose is 240 mg/kg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a powder with dosage measurement cup or in individual dose packets to take by mouth with food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, chest pain, stomach, intestinal or gallbladder disease, phenylketonuria (genetic disorder), any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Monitor lipid and cholesterol levels and prothrombin time regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Skin - Skin irritation and rash. Gastrointestinal - Constipation, bloating, stomach pain, gas, stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, heartburn and indigestion. Blood - Bleeding tendencies related to vitamin K deficiency and folic acid deficiency. Metabolic-Nutritional - Fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies, acidity and osteoporosis. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (20°-25°C). |
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