Colestyramine

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Anion exchange resin; lipid reducer.

Indication
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Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia and other primary hyperlipoproteinaemias with main increase of the LDL fraction Chologic diarrhoea. Pruritus or icterus in partial occlusion of the bile duct or in acute or chronic hepatitis.

Dosage and method of use
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  • Adults 1-4 batches/day, max. 8 batches/day
  • Children: The dose is calculated as follows: adult dose × kg KG/70 kg.

Undesirable effects
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Gastrointestinal complaints, increase in alkaline phosphatase and transaminases. Hyperchloremic acidosis.

Contraindication
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Bile duct obstruction.

Preparations
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Lipocol-Merz, Colestyramine STADA, Quantalan

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Budesonide; Hepatitis a;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020