Prevalite Powder
Prevalite is used for: Lowering blood cholesterol levels. It is used along with changes in diet. It is used to relieve itching caused by partial biliary obstruction. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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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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Prevalite
Prevalite® (Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension, USP), 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. The cholestyramine resin in Prevalite® is not...
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Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine Pronunciation: (koe-less-TIE-ruh-meen) Class: Antihyperlipidemic, Bile acid sequestrant Trade Names: Prevalite - Powder 4g (as anhydrous cholestyramine resin) per 5.5 g powder Trade Names: Questran - Powder for suspension 4 g anhydrous cholestyramine resin...
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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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