Comparing Cholestyramine vs Pantoprazole

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Cholestyramine

Pantoprazole

Prescribed for Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa - Elevated LDL, Pruritus of Partial Biliary Obstruction, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb - Elevated LDL VLDL. May also be prescribed... View more

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases acid secretion in the stomach and may be given to relieve the symptoms of heartburn or to allow inflamed tissue in the gastrointestinal tract to... View more

Prescription only

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	60 powder for reconstitution
Dosage	4 g/9 g
Per Unit^*	$1.47
Cost^*	$88.34

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Quantity	50 each
Dosage	40 mg
Per Unit^*	$1.24
Cost^*	$61.75

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral powder for reconstitution

Intravenous powder for injection
Oral delayed release tablet
Oral granule, enteric coated

Brand Names

Cholestyramine Light, Prevalite Protonix, Protonix IV

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

2 hours

1 hour

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category B No proven risk in humans

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Drug Interactions

A total of 131 drugs are known to interact with cholestyramine:

3 major drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)
106 moderate drug interactions (2134 brand and generic names)
22 minor drug interactions (470 brand and generic names)

A total of 151 drugs are known to interact with pantoprazole:

15 major drug interactions (37 brand and generic names)
117 moderate drug interactions (1153 brand and generic names)
19 minor drug interactions (140 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

February 02, 2000

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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