What is Cholestyram?

Answer by  Rusty (23)

Cholestyram is a prescription medicine used for reducing LDL levels in people with high cholesterol and controlling itching associated with a partial biliary obstruction.

Answer by  kds23 (61)

Cholestyram is used to absorb excess bile acid located in the human intestines. It is a bile-acid sequestrant, which means that it binds to the bile located inside the gastro-intestinal tract to prevent its re-absorption. The chemical is water soluable, and typically given to patients orally. It is also used to prevent diarrhea in people suffering from Crohn's disease.

Answer by  ShyamalaM (12)

Cholestyram is used to reduce the cholesterol(fatty cids) in blood, that may cause heart diseases. It contains acacia, citric acid, polysorbate 80,propylene glycol alginate, sucrose etc. It has natural or artificial orange flavor. Cholestyram is useful in lowering the high levels of cholesterol in the blood especially low-density lipoprotien.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Cholestyramine the generic name of a prescription medication that is used to treat high cholesterol. It works by interrupting the formation of "bad fats" by interfering with bile and preventing them from being reabsorbed by the body. The drug comes in a powder form to be mixed with liquid before taking.

Answer by  jsmith (2067)

Cholestyramine binds to bile acids in the digestive tract and prevents their being absorbed back into the body. It removes then removes the bile acids from the body by forming insoluble complexes with them in the intestine. It is sometimes given to patients with Crohn's disease to help prevent diarrhea. Its primary side effect, not surprisingly, is constipation.

Answer by  vsgunnam (222)

Also known as Cholestyramine, Questran, etc, it is a chemical(resin) that binds to bile and prevents its resorption from the gastro-intestinal tract.

Answer by  heather88 (1897)

You will need to talk to your doctor and find out, the doctor can tell you all you need to know about it.