Questran (Cholestyramine)
Brand Name: Questran
Generic Name: Cholestyramine
Manufacturer/Agent: Bristol-myers
Formulation: satchet
Strength: 4mg
Pack size: 50
Trade Price: KES 6,000.00
Retail Price: @ KES 160.00
Class: Anion-exchange Resins (Gastrointestinal drugs)
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Precautions: Gastrointestinal disorders associated with hypermotility or spasticity. hypervitaminosis. hypersensitivity.
Indications/Uses: Hypercholesterolemia 4g od or bd, mixed with water or fruit juice.
Interactions: Decreases absorption of oral digoxin, warfarin, thyroid hormones, thiazides, propranolol, nsaids, phenobarbital among other drugs.
Side Effects: Consipation. nausea. gastro-intestinal discomfort. bloatedness. headache.