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Brand: Questran, Prevalite, LoCholest, Cholestyramine Light, Rosuvastatin and Colestyramine Capsules
Colestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant, a type of medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It works by binding to bile acids in the intestine, preventing their reabsorption. This leads to increased excretion of bile acids, which forces the liver to use cholesterol to produce more bile acids, effectively reducing cholesterol levels.
Used to lower cholesterol levels and treat itching associated with partial biliary obstruction.
Outcome:
Decreased anticoagulant effect
Mechanism:
Reduced absorption of vitamin K
Outcome:
Potential decreased diuretic effect
Mechanism:
Unknown
Outcome:
Potential decreased aspirin absorption
Mechanism:
Unknown
Most likely new formulation: Modified-release formulations for improved palatability and compliance (Year: 2025, 60% confidence)
Based on stable usage patterns and limited safety concerns, the likelihood of regulatory changes for colestyramine in the next 5 years is less than 5%.
Bile Acid Sequestrant, Hypolipidemic Agent
Styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer