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| Active Ingredient | CHOLESTYRAMINE |
| Therapeutic Class | BILE ACID SEQUESTRANTS |
| Indications |
An effective bile acid sequesterant for use in treating type IIa hypercholesterolemia. The drug has also been used for diarrhea associated with Crohn's disease, and for pruritus associated with bi More ... |
| Caution | Constipation, abdominal discomfort, nausea, flatulence, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn, anorexia and indigestion. Deficiency of fat soluble vitamins may occur. |
| Dose Range | Adult and children over 12 years: Recommended starting dose is 4g once or twice daily . Maintenance dose: 8-16g daily in two divided doses. Maximum recommended daily dose: 36 grams daily in 2-4 diveded doses. Pediatric 6-12 years: 4g once to 3 ti |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | Since cholestyramine resin is not absorbed systemically, the drug is not expecte More ... |
| Breast Feeding |