Prescription Required
Cholestyramine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cholestyramine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Cholestyramine safe for pregnant women?
Cholestyramine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Cholestyramine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Cholestyramine safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cholestyramine.
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.
What is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Cholestyramine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Cholestyramine only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Heart?
Cholestyramine has very mild side effects on the heart.
Cholestyramine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cholestyramine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cholestyramine habit forming or addictive?
Cholestyramine is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cholestyramine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cholestyramine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cholestyramine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cholestyramine
Some foods when eaten with Cholestyramine can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cholestyramine
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Cholestyramine at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
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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