Cholestyramine Light
Cholestyramine helps reduce cholesterol (fatty acids) in the blood. High cholesterol is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries). Cholestyramine is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL)...
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Cholestyramine Light
Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension USP Light powder, the chloride salt of a basic anion exchange resin, a cholesterol-lowering agent, is intended for oral administration. Cholestyramine resin is quite hydrophilic, but insoluble in water. Cholestyramine resin is not absorbed from the digestive...
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cholestyramine
olestyramine (Oral route) koe-le-STYE-ra-meen Commonly used brand name(s): In the U.S. Prevalite Questran Questran Light In Canada Novo-Cholamine Novo-Cholamine Light Available Dosage Forms: Tablet Powder for Suspension Therapeutic Class: Antihyperlipidemic Pharmacologic...
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Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine Dosage Form: powder, for suspension Cholestyramine Description Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension USP, the chloride salt of a basic anion...
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Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine Brand names: Questran Light, Questran Why is Cholestyramine prescribed? Questran is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood of people...
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See also: Crohn's Disease, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb, Elevated LDL VLDL, Pruritus of Partial Biliary Obstruction

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