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cholestyramine

cholestyramine
Brand names: Cholestyramine Light Packets, Cholestyramine Packets, Prevalite Packets
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
POWDER FOR RECONSTITUTION, ORAL 4 g/5 g; 4 g/5.5 g; 4 g/5.7 g; 4 g/9 g  

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CLASS
240604

Comments:
Bile Acid Sequestrants
Medication Ordered Available Dosage Dosage Form Frequency Formulary Medication Equivalent Dose/Form Frequency
Colestipol (Colestid) 5 gram Tablet Daily Colesevelam
(Welchol)
3.75 grams
(625mg tablets X 6)
Daily
1.875 grams 
(625mg tablets X 3)
BID
Packet Daily Cholestyramine-Aspartame 4 grams

BID

 


Last updated: Apr. 30, 2025
  • Therapeutic Interchange: This is a therapeutic interchange (formulary) option for colestipol



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