Cholestyramine Class Notes

University:
Northwest College
Course:
VN 210 | Introduction to Pharmacology
Academic year:

2023
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496

Pages:

2
Author:

Yesenia M.

CHOLESTY RAMINE (gemcic) -"QUESTRANS" QUESTRAN (tradel brand) can lower LDIS 20%. Therapeutic class antihyperlipidemic Pharmacological class Bile and seavestrant Actions/uses mixed Powder I fluid when given QD or BID @absorbed or metabolized in intestine = systemic effects. *30+ days for effects or LONGER binas I bile acids that have chol procluces insoluble complex pooped out ↓ CHOLESTEROL BEFOREMEAIS + Route: pomix 60-180mL H20, carbonated bug, liquid soups, OR PUI Py frits (applesauce / Cosed pineapple) DRINK Immedlotly. *other drugs taken 2 hrs lectore or 4hrs after admin of this med pregnancy cat: C = Dose: 4-89 bid-gid (max: 329/day) onset: 24-48 hrs Duration: 2-4wks Peak: 1-3 wks A/E: RARE-OBSTRUCTION OF THE SIE: constipation/bloating/ gas/ TRACT CONTRaindications-ptst total biliary obstruction phor allergy thypersensitivity to drug Interactions-binds other drugs and interferes t absorption (Digoxin, tetracyclines, Thyroid hormones, Statins, thiazide diuretics.) *can warfarin by VITK in body = ^r/o bleed ing LABS AST, ph, chi, Alkaline phosphate, CA, Na, k (DECREASE)!! Herbal/food: If taken food, it interferes t absorption of nutrients: beta-carotene, CA, Folicaud, Fe, Mgy B12, VITD, VITE, VITK, ZINC. = NUTRIENT DEPLETION M/B weak immune sys -tem, & problems, osteoporosis. TX for overdose =