Generic equivalent of CHOLESTYRAMINE
2 SKUs available · Available to order · NABP accredited · DSCSA compliant
Cholestyramine is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug CHOLESTYRAMINE. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Cholestyramine through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
INDICATIONS & USAGE 1) Cholestyramine for oral suspension, USP is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the reduction of elevated serum cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia (elevated low density lipoprotein [LDL] cholesterol) who do not respond adequately to diet. Cholestyramine for oral suspension, USP may be useful to lower LDL cholesterol in patients who also have hypertriglyceridemia, but it is not indicated where hypertriglyceridemia is the abnormality of most concern. Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be a component of multiple risk factor intervention in those individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hyp…
ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reaction is constipation. When used as a cholesterol-lowering agent predisposing factors for most complaints of constipation are high dose and increased age (more than 60 years old). Most instances of constipation are mild, transient and controlled with conventional therapy. Some patients require a temporary decrease in dosage or discontinuation of therapy. Less Frequent Adverse Reactions- Abdominal discomfort and/or pain, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, d…
Drug Interactions Cholestyramine resin may delay or reduce the absorption of concomitant oral medication such as phenylbutazone, warfarin, thiazide diuretics (acidic) or propranolol (basic), as well as tetracycline, penicillin G, phenobarbital, thyroid and thyroxine preparations, estrogens and progestins and digitalis. Interference with the absorption of oral phosphate supplements has been observed with another positively-charged bile acid sequestrant. Cholestyramine resin may interfere with the…
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended starting adult dose for cholestyramine for oral suspension, USP is 1 sachet or 1 level scoopful (9 grams of cholestyramine for oral suspension, USP contains 4 grams of anhydrous cholestyramine resin) once or twice a day. The recommended maintenance dose for cholestyramine for oral suspension, USP is 2 sachets to 4 sachets or scoopfuls daily (8 grams to 16 grams anhydrous cholestyramine resin) divided into two doses. It is recommended that increases in do…
Information for Patients Inform your physician if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding. Drink plenty of fluids and mix each 9 gram dose of cholestyramine for oral suspension in at least 2 ounces to 6 ounces of fluid before taking. Sipping or holding the resin suspension in the mouth for prolonged periods may lead to changes in the surface of the teeth resulting in discoloration, erosion of enamel or decay, good oral hygiene should be maintained.
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER 4G 60 POUCHES | 2-Day |
| CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER 4G 60 POUCHES Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. | 2-Day |
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