Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine Information
- Cholestyramine Benefits & Uses
- Cholestyramine Dosage & How to Take
- Cholestyramine Side Effects
- Cholestyramine Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Cholestyramine with Other Drugs
- Cholestyramine Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Cholestyramine
- Cholestyramine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Cholestyramine Benefits & Uses
Cholestyramine is used to treat the following -
- High Cholesterol Primary
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.
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Ingredients of Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cholestyramine is used -
- Constipation Moderate
- Abdominal Pain Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Irritability
- Rash
- Flatulence Unknown
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness Unknown
- Loss of appetite
- Belching
- Weight Change
Cholestyramine Related Warnings
Is the use of Cholestyramine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Cholestyramine. If you also feel the same, then discontinue it and start only on doctor advice.
ModerateIs the use of Cholestyramine safe during breastfeeding?
Cholestyramine does not have any harmful effects on breastfeeding women.
SafeWhat is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Kidneys?
There may be an adverse effect on kidney after taking Cholestyramine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on liver after taking Cholestyramine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cholestyramine on heart have been reported.
MildSevere Interaction of Cholestyramine with Other Drugs
Cholestyramine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
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?
No, there is no any evidence that Cholestyramine is addictive.
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.
SafeIs it safe?
Yes, but take Cholestyramine only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cholestyramine is not used to treat mental disorders.
translation missing: en.noCholestyramine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Cholestyramine
When consumed with certain foods, Cholestyramine may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
MildInteraction between Alcohol and Cholestyramine
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to slight side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Mild
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References
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cholestyramine
- KD Tripathi. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019
- 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
