This page is for informational purposes only
What is Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine-Orl Pwdr,gran.) ?
Can I buy Cholestyramine without Health Insurance, Medicare or Medicaid?
Check and see if we carry Cholestyramine in our prescription list!
What Alternate Names Are There For Cholestyramine? Questran, Locholest
How is Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine-Orl Pwdr,gran.) Pronounced? ko-less-TEER-uh-meen, ko-LESS-tip-ohl
Who is the Manufacturer of Cholestyramine? Teva Usa
What is Cholestyramine Used For? Cholestyramine is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood for the purpose of decreasing the risk of heart disease.
How To Use Cholestyramine
Take Cholestyramine before meals as prescribed. Do not take medication dry. The medication must be mixed with liquid, soups, cereals or pulpy fruits such as applesauce or crushed pineapple. Stir completely to mix and drink immediately. Rinse the glass with additional liquid and drink to ensure all the medication is taken. Cholestyramine can interfere with other medications if taken at the same time. Take other medications one hour before or 4 to 6 hours after taking Cholestyramine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to help establish a dosing schedule if you are taking more than one medication. For best results, Cholestyramine must be used along with an exercise program and a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet. It may take a few weeks to months before the full effects of Cholestyramine are noticed.
Cholestyramine Side Effects
Stomach upset, heartburn, constipation, belching, gas, nausea, loss of appetite, aggravated hemorrhoids, change of taste, headache, or itching may occur. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: unusual bleeding or bruising, severe stomach ache, vomiting. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Cholestyramine Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: constipation, hemorrhoids, diabetes, phenylketonuria (PKU), low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism), stomach/intestinal disease, gall bladder disease, kidney disease, liver disease, unusual bleeding or bruising, any allergies. Cholestyramine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if Cholestyramine is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Cholestyramine Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: digitoxin, digoxin, diuretics ( water pills ), penicillin G, phenobarbital, phenylbutazone, propranolol, tetracycline, thyroid, warfarin or other blood thinners , vitamin A/D/E, antidepressants, hydrocortisone, estrogens and progestins (e.g., birth control pills), troglitazone. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Cholestyramine Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe constipation.
Missed Cholestyramine Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Cholestyramine Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
| Generic and Namebrand Variations |
|---|
| Label Name | Unit | Package | Color | Shape | Flavor | NDC |
|---|
| Cholestyramine Packet |
|
Packet |
|
|
Orange |
54569466300 |
| Cholestyramine Packet |
|
Packet |
|
|
Orange |
54569466301 |
| Cholestyramine Packet |
|
Packet |
Yellow |
|
|
59772558501 |
| Cholestyramine Packet |
Ea |
Packet |
|
|
|
00904523452 |
| Cholestyramine Packet |
Gm |
Packet |
|
|
|
38245026680 |
| Cholestyramine Packet |
Gm |
Packet |
|
|
|
55953009635 |
| Cholestyramine Packet |
Gm |
Packet |
Off-White |
|
Orange |
00185094098 |
| Cholestyramine Packet |
Gm |
Packet |
Yellow |
|
|
00093809667 |
| Locholest Packet |
Gm |
Packet |
|
|
Strawberry |
00047200820 |
| Questran Packet |
|
Packet |
|
|
|
54569130502 |
| Questran Packet |
Ea |
Packet |
|
|
|
00015058011 |
| Questran Packet |
Gm |
Packet |
|
|
|
00087058011 |
| Questran Packet |
Gm |
Packet |
|
|
|
49884079165 |
<< Back to Drug Index | Return to VastRX Home >>
