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What is another name for cholestyramine?
Questran
What is another name for Questran?
Cholestyramine
Can you take questran if you are allergic to penicillin?
Information that is made available to the public states that there is no reaction taking the two medicines together. If you have concerns talk to your pharmacist and medical professional.
Is it possible to prescribe cholestryamine resin without the additives and colorings contained in drug such as Questran?
not in a commercially available product, try and find a compounding pharmacy near you, they specialize in special needs such as this
What drugs can interact with acetaminophen?
alcohol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Motrin, oral contraceptives, the anti-seizure drug phenytoin (Dilantin), the blood-thinning drug warfarin (Coumadin), the cholesterol-lowering drug cholestyramine (Questran
What can you do to cope with dumping syndrome?
Dumping Syndrome is caused by excess bile being released immediately after eating. This problem typically occurs after surgery to remove the gallbladder. Can also be present in people with gallbladder disease who have not had surgery to remove the gallbladder. The medication Questran absorbs excess bile in your system, eliminating dumping syndrome.
What medications must be stopped before a T3 test?
Steroids, propranolol (Inderal), cholestyramine (Questran), and other medications that may influence thyroid activity are usually stopped before a triiodothyronine (T3) test.
The drug ColestipolTM binds bile salts in the intestine forming complexes that cannot be absorbed How would this drub affect cholesterol levels in the blood?
Colestipol (and Questran) have a small effect on cholesterol levels in the body, with their major impact being used adjunctively to help reduce the LDL component. These medications are less often used today, as their effectiveness compared with "statin " drugs (like Lipitor, Zocor) are rather small and limited. They are also used to reduce bile acid accumulation in jaundice.
What medications can interact with thyroid hormones?
calcium carbonate (Caltrate, Citracal, Oystercal, and others);ferrous sulfate iron supplement;sucralfate (Carafate);sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate, Kionex, and others);antacids that contain aluminum (Amphojel, Gaviscon, Maalox, Mylanta, Riopan, Rulox, Tums, and others); andcholesterol-lowering drugs cholestyramine (Questran) and colestipol (Colestid)
What drug classes are used to lower cholesterol?
In the United States, there are five: 1. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins") such as Lipitor or Zocor 2. Fibric Acid derivatives such as TriCor or Trilipix 3. Niacin such as prescription Niaspan 4. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors such as Zetia 5. Bile acid binders such as WellChol or Questran Combinations may also be used. All of these drugs should only be used under direction from a physician or other health care provider.
What is acediminifin?
if your referring 'Acetaminophen'DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Acetaminophen belongs to a class of drugs called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). The exact mechanism of action of acetaminophen is not known. Acetaminophen relieves pain by elevating the pain threshold, that is, by requiring a greater amount of pain to develop before a person feels it. It reduces fever through its action on the heat-regulating center of the brain. Specifically, it tells the center to lower the body's temperature when the temperature is elevated. The FDA approved acetaminophen in 1951.PRESCRIPTION: No.GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes.PREPARATIONS: Liquid suspension, chewable tablets, coated caplets, gelcaps, geltabs, and suppositories. Common dosages are 325, 500 and 650 mg.STORAGE: Store tablets and solutions at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Suppositories should be refrigerated below 27°C (80°F).PRESCRIBED FOR: Acetaminophen is used for the relief of fever as well as aches and pains associated with many conditions. Acetaminophen relieves pain in mild arthritis but has no effect on the underlying inflammation, redness, and swelling of the joint. If the pain is not due to inflammation, acetaminophen is as effective as aspirin. It is as effective as the non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug ibuprofen (Motrin) in relieving the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee. Unless directed by physician, acetaminophen should not be used for longer than 10 days.DOSING: The oral dose for adults is 325 to 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours. The maximum daily dose is 4 grams. The oral dose for a child is based on the child's age, and the range is 40-650 mg every 4 hours.When administered as a suppository, the adult dose is 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours. For children, the dose is 80-325 mg every 4 to 6 hours depending on age.DRUG INTERACTIONS: Acetaminophen is metabolized (eliminated by conversion to other chemicals) by the liver. Therefore drugs that increase the action of liver enzymes that metabolize acetaminophen [for example, carbamazepine (Tegretol), isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid, Laniazid), rifampin (Rifamate, Rifadin, Rimactane)] reduce the levels of acetaminophen and may decrease the action of acetaminophen. Doses of acetaminophen greater than the recommended doses are toxic to the liver and may result in severe liver damage. The potential for acetaminophen to harm the liver is increased when it is combined with alcohol or drugs that also harm the liver.Cholestyramine (Questran) reduces the effect of acetaminophen by decreasing its absorption into the body from the intestine. Therefore, acetaminophen should be administered 3 to 4 hours after cholestyramine or one hour before cholestyramine .Acetaminophen doses greater than 2275 mg per day may increase the blood thinning effect of warfarin (Coumadin) by an unknown mechanism. Therefore, prolonged administration or large doses of acetaminophen should be avoided during warfarin therapy.PREGNANCY: Acetaminophen is used in all stages of pregnancy and is the drug of choice for short-term treatment of fever and minor pain during pregnancy.NURSING MOTHERS: Acetaminophen is excreted in breast milk in small quantities. However, acetaminophen use by the nursing mother appears to be safe.SIDE EFFECTS: When used appropriately, side effects with acetaminophen are rare. The most serious side effect is liver damage due to large doses, chronic use or concomitant use with alcohol or other drugs that also damage the liver. Chronic alcohol use may also increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
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