Cholestyramine

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Cholestyramine
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Cholestyramine Information

Cholestyramine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Cholestyramine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Cholestyramine Benefits & Uses

Cholestyramine is used to treat the following -

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: High Cholesterol
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 4 g
  • Dosage Form: Powder
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: High Cholesterol
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 4 g
  • Dosage Form: Powder
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: High Cholesterol
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 4 g
  • Dosage Form: Powder
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: High Cholesterol
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Powder
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cholestyramine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cholestyramine is used -

Moderate

Mild

  • पेट दर्द
  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Belching

Common

  • Nausea or vomiting

Unknown

Cholestyramine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cholestyramine safe for pregnant women?


    Cholestyramine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Cholestyramine again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Cholestyramine safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Cholestyramine.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Kidneys?


    Cholestyramine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Liver?


    You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Cholestyramine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Heart?


    Side effects of Cholestyramine rarely affect the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Cholestyramine with Other Drugs

Cholestyramine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate


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 -


Frequently asked Questions about Cholestyramine

  • Is this Cholestyramine habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Cholestyramine.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cholestyramine since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Cholestyramine should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Cholestyramine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Cholestyramine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cholestyramine


    Cholestyramine may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cholestyramine


    Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

    Mild

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


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