Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Questran Powder
Questran Powder
| Generic name | Cholestyramine (colestyramine) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Bile acid sequestrant (bile acid binding resin) |
| Forms | Powder for oral suspension (sachets), Powder for oral suspension (can with measuring scoop) |
Questran is a powder medicine that contains cholestyramine, a resin that binds to bile acids in the gut. It is used to lower high cholesterol and to treat certain types of itching and diarrhea.
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