📉 CholesterolOral
QUESTRAN
CHOLESTYRAMINE
A bile acid sequestrant used to lower elevated LDL cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, and to relieve pruritus associated with partial biliary obstruction.
Form
Oral
Uses
2
Side effects
1
Category
Cholesterol
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What is QUESTRAN used for?
- Reduction of elevated serum cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia
- Relief of pruritus associated with partial biliary obstruction
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CHOLESTYRAMINE side effects
Common side effects of CHOLESTYRAMINE include:
Constipation is the most common adverse reaction; usually mild and transient
CommonModerateLess common
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CHOLESTYRAMINE warnings & precautions
- PHENYLKETONURICS: QUESTRAN LIGHT contains phenylalanine per dose.
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Frequently asked questions
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