Uses of Choltran 5mg Tablet
Choltran 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
High Cholesterol (HDL)
Side effects of Choltran 5mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Choltran 5mg Tablet are - Dizziness, Headache, Vertigo, Anxiety, Fatigue, Insomnia, Syncope, Tinnitus, Abdominal Discomfort, Constipation, Fecal Impaction, Nausea, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Flatulence
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Choltran 5mg Tablet
Do not use Choltran 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to - Cholestyramine
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Choltran 5mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Choltran 5mg Tablet
Choltran 5mg Tablet contains - Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine works by attaching to bile acids in the intestine, and both are removed from the body as waste. As the body loses bile acids, it replaces them by converting cholesterol from the blood to bile acids. This causes the blood levels of cholesterol and LDL to decrease.
Overdose of Choltran 5mg Tablet
The dosage of Choltran 5mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Choltran 5mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Choltran 5mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Choltran 5mg Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Interactions
Drug :- Acetaminophen, beta blockers, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, estrogens,
ezetimibe, fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), iron preparations, niacin, penicillin G,
phenobarbital, progestins, tetracycline, thiazide diuretics, thyroid hormones, warfarin and other
coumarin derivatives:
May decrease absorption of these drugs. Give other drugs 1 to 2 hours before
or 4 to 6 hours after cholestyramine.
