Cholestyramine Benefits & Uses

Cholestyramine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Cholestyramine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 g Dosage Form: Powder Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 g Dosage Form: Powder Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 g Dosage Form: Powder Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg/kg Dosage Form: Powder Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cholestyramine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cholestyramine is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite
Belching

Common

Nausea or vomiting

Unknown

Irritability
Rash
पेट की गैस
Dizziness
Weight Change

Cholestyramine Related Warnings

Is the use of Cholestyramine safe for pregnant women?

Cholestyramine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Cholestyramine again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Cholestyramine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Cholestyramine.

Safe
What is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Cholestyramine. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Liver?

Cholestyramine may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Heart?

Side effects of Cholestyramine rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cholestyramine with Other Drugs

Cholestyramine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Amiodarone

Gemfibrozil

Tolbutamide

Warfarin

Imipramine

Cholestyramine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cholestyramine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Hypothyroidism
Constipation

Frequently asked Questions about Cholestyramine

Is this Cholestyramine habit forming or addictive?

Cholestyramine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Cholestyramine as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cholestyramine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Cholestyramine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cholestyramine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cholestyramine

Cholestyramine may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Cholestyramine

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild

See all substitutes for Cholestyramine

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cholestyramine

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 636,638

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. Davis’s Drug Guide For Nurses. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 78-79

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