Questran
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Prevalite?;Questran?;Questran? Light
Brand Names: Canada:
Novo-Cholamine;Novo-Cholamine Light;Olestyr;PMS-Cholestyramine;Questran?;Questran? Light Sugar Free;ZYM-Cholestyramine-Light;ZYM-Cholestyramine-Regular
Uses
- It is used to lower cholesterol and other harmful types of cholesterol in the body.
- It is used to treat itching.
- It is used to treat loose stools (diarrhea).
- Cholestyramine resin lowers bad cholesterol.
Dosing
How to take
- This drug may be used alone or with other cholesterol-lowering drugs.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- Mix with 1/2 cup of milk, fruit juice, or broth.
- Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes before mixing.
- You may also mix it with applesauce or crushed pineapple.
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