Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for CHOLTRAN PWD and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Prescription Statistics
- 12.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 12.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 12.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 12.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 12.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 12.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 12.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 13 Available Alternatives for CHOLTRAN PWD
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Overview
CHOLTRAN PWD is a Schedule H drug.CHOLTRAN PWD is composed of: CHOLESTYRAMINE (4 MG)
Cholestyramine helps reduce cholesterol (fatty acids) in the blood. High cholesterol is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).Cholestyramine is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad" cholesterol).Cholestyramine powder is also used to treat itching caused by a blockage in the bile ducts of the gallbladder.
Usage
CHOLESTYRAMINE is generally used to treat: High CholesterolFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Generally considered as Safe
How Do I Take It?
CHOLTRAN PWD is generally taken With Food.Precautions for CHOLTRAN PWD and its Constituents
- Lowers ""bad"" cholesterol (LDL) and raises ""good"" cholesterol (HDL).
- Regular exercise and low-fat diet further helps to lower levels of fat in the blood.
- Can be used with other medications to lower cholesterol.
- Can delay or decrease the absorption of certain medicines such as digoxin, warfarin and thyroxine.
- You may take them 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking Cholestyramine.Always take Cholestyramine with food and a full glass of water.
- A multivitamin supplement containing vitamins A, D, and K, and ?-carotene is recommended when taking Cholestyramine.
- You should not use this medicine if you have a blockage in your stomach or intestines.
- You should not use cholestyramine if you are allergic to it.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Drink extra fluids to prevent constipation while you are taking cholestyramine.
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Be sure to brush your teeth regularly while you are using this medicine.
Symptoms of Overdosage
CHOLESTYRAMINE over-dosage can result in: Abdomen Pain, ConstipationCommon Side-Effects
CHOLESTYRAMINE : Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Head Headache, BelchingSerious Side-Effects
CHOLESTYRAMINE : Constipation, Indigestion, Stomach Pain, Heartburn, Abdomen Pain, VomitRare Side-Effects
CHOLESTYRAMINE : Osteoporosis, Acidity, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Weight Loss (unintentional), Loss Of AppetiteDisease Interactions
CHOLESTYRAMINE can interfere with: Constipation, Acute Renal Failure, Phenylketonuria, Vitamin K Deficiency, Anemia, Thrombocytopathy, Thrombocytopenia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin A Deficiency, Vitamin B12 DeficiencyTechnical Classification
CHOLESTYRAMINE is categorized as: BILE ACID SEQUESTRANTS / ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 3 Times Daily | 58% |
| 2 Times Daily | 28% |
| Others | 10% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 5 Days | 40% |
| 7 Days | 27% |
| 3 Days | 13% |
| 10 Days | 13% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 12 to 18yrs | 11% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 23% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 26% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 11% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 3% |
| 70yrs and above | 26% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 20% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Gastroenterologist | 80% |
| Pediatrician | 9% |
| Gynaecologist | 6% |
| Orthopaedist | 3% |
| Rheumatologist | 3% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| ALLEGRA TAB 180MG | 40% |
| LOOZ SOLN | 28% |
| URSOCOL 300MG TAB | 28% |
| UDILIV 300MG TAB | 18% |
| PANTOCID 40MG EC-TAB | 15% |
| ZEVIT CAP | 13% |
| ALLEGRA 180MG TAB | 13% |
| AVIL 25MG TAB -DDD- | 10% |
| URSOCOL SR 450MG TAB | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| LFT (SCREENING) | 38% |
| PT/INR (HEMATOLOGY) | 28% |
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 20% |
| TLC (HEMATOLOGY) | 18% |
| BILIRUBIN TOTAL (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 13% |
| RBC COUNT (HEMATOLOGY) | 10% |
| PLATELET COUNT (HEMATOLOGY) | 10% |
| SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
| SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
| PCV TEST (HEMATOLOGY) | 10% |
| HB (HEMATOLOGY) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for CHOLTRAN PWD
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| CHOLTRAN PWD | INR 43.25 for 1 SACHET | CHOLESTYRAMINE 4 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| CHOLESTYRAMINE | CHOLESTYRAMINE | |
| CHOLTRAN 4GM POWDER | INR 43.25 for 5GM POWDER | CHOLESTYRAMINE 4 GM |
| CHOLTRAN 5MG SACH | INR 43.25 for 5 GM SACHET | CHOLESTYRAMINE 5.0 MG |
| CHOLTRAN 5MG TAB | INR 31.73 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLESTYRAMINE 5.0 MG |
| INFLACURE C CAP | INR 58 for 10 CAPSULES | DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, CHOLESTYRAMINE |