Cholestyramine For Oral Suspension
Generic Name: cholestyramine for oral suspension
Brand Names:
Cholestyramine For Oral Suspension
DESCRIPTION Cholestyramine, the chloride salt of a basic anion exchange resin, a cholesterol lowering agent, is intended for oral administration. Cholestyramine resin is quite hydrophilic, but insoluble in water. Cholestyramine resin is not absorbed from the digestive tract. Each 9 grams of Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension, USP powder contains 4 grams of cholestyramine resin. Each 5.7 grams of Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension, USP Light powder contains 4 grams of cholestyramine resin.
Overview
DESCRIPTION Cholestyramine, the chloride salt of a basic anion exchange resin, a cholesterol lowering agent, is intended for oral administration. Cholestyramine resin is quite hydrophilic, but insoluble in water. Cholestyramine resin is not absorbed from the digestive tract. Each 9 grams of Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension, USP powder contains 4 grams of cholestyramine resin. Each 5.7 grams of Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension, USP Light powder contains 4 grams of cholestyramine resin.
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1) Cholestyramine 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 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 hypercholesterolemia.
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended starting adult dose for cholestyramine is 1 level scoopful (9 grams of Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension, USP powder contains 4 grams of anhydrous cholestyramine resin and 5.7 grams of Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension, USP Light powder contains 4 grams of anhydrous cholestyramine resin) once or twice a day. The recommended maintenance dose for cholestyramine is 2 to 4 scoopfuls daily (8 to 16 grams anhydrous cholestyramine resin) divided into two doses. It is recommended that increases in dose be gradual with periodic assessment of lipid/lipoprotein levels at intervals of not less than 4 weeks. The maximum recommended daily dose is 6 scoopfuls of cholestyramine (24 grams of anhydrous cholestyramine resin).
Side Effects
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.
Warnings
WARNINGS PHENYLKETONURICS: CHOLESTYRAMINE FOR ORAL SUSPENSION, USP LIGHT POWDER CONTAINS 22.4 MG PHENYLALANINE PER 5.7 GRAM DOSE. CONTRAINDICATIONS Cholestyramine for oral suspension and cholestyramine for oral suspension light is contraindicated in patients with complete biliary obstruction where bile is not secreted into the intestine and in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Storage
Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Always replace plastic lid after using. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cholestyramine For Oral Suspension used for?▼
INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1) Cholestyramine 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 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 hypercholesterolemia.
What are the side effects of Cholestyramine For Oral Suspension?▼
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.
What are the important warnings for Cholestyramine For Oral Suspension?▼
WARNINGS PHENYLKETONURICS: CHOLESTYRAMINE FOR ORAL SUSPENSION, USP LIGHT POWDER CONTAINS 22.4 MG PHENYLALANINE PER 5.7 GRAM DOSE. CONTRAINDICATIONS Cholestyramine for oral suspension and cholestyramine for oral suspension light is contraindicated in patients with complete biliary obstruction where bile is not secreted into the intestine and in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.
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