What to Know About Cholestyramine for Diarrhea - Verywell Health
网页2023年10月11日 — Dosage. Cholestyramine is available as a generic drug and typically comes in a powder form that is mixed into beverages. It is also available as a chewable bar. When used for diarrhea, cholestyramine is typically prescribed at 4 grams (g) per day. If needed, the dose can be increased to 4 g six times per day.
Cholestyramine (Oral Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic
网页For oral dosage form (powder for oral suspension): For high cholesterol or pruritus (itching) related to biliary obstruction: Adults—At first, 4 grams one or two times a day before meals.
Cholestyramine Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments
网页2023年8月3日 — Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus of Partial Biliary Obstruction. Initial dose: 4 g (1 packet or level scoop) orally once or twice a day. Maintenance dose: 8 to 16 g (2 to 4 packets or level scoops orally in 2 divided doses.
Bile acid malabsorption in chronic diarrhea: Pathophysiology ...
网页2013年1月24日 — Cholestyramine powder is usually administered at a starting dose of 4 g/day, increased as needed to 4 g one to six times/day; in clinical practice, less frequent dosing (eg, 4 g twice/day) is often effective in relieving BAM-associated diarrhea.
Questran Dosage Guide - Drugs.com
网页2023年10月23日 — The maximum recommended daily dose is six packets or scoopfuls of QUESTRAN (24 grams of anhydrous cholestyramine resin). The suggested time of administration is at mealtime but may be modified to avoid interference with absorption of other medications.
Cholestyramine Resin - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页2023年5月8日 — A dose of 8 to 12 grams of cholestyramine is associated with a 12% to 18% reduction in LDL cholesterol. It also reduces the risk of coronary artery disease. Cholestyramine can be used in patients with bile-acid diarrhea or choleretic enteropathy due to limited ileal disease or resection.
Cholestyramine (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names ...
网页2024年8月1日 — Cholestyramine is used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood. This may help prevent medical problems caused by cholesterol clogging the blood vessels. Cholestyramine is also used to remove substances called bile acids from your body.