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| How do bile acid sequestrians work? |
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Binds bile acid (that are derived from cholesterol) in the intestine and block reabsorption. Therefore, these bile acids are eliminated in the stool |
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| Brand name for Colesevelam |
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625 mg, take 6 tabs daily or 3 BID with a meal and liquid (8 oz).
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| Does WelChol come in any other formulations? |
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| Side effects of bile acid sequestrains? |
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Constipation (may need dose reduction, most is transient or may need laxative - but watch for pre-existing constipation because these drugs will worsen it)
Less side effects with WelChol |
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| Contraindications with WelChol? |
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Bowel Obstruction
TG > 500
Hx hypertrigylceridemia - induced pancreatitis |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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| Why is WelChol used more often relative to other bile acid sequestrains? |
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less drug interactions, never - the - less, try to seperate WelChol from other medications b/c it does have some interactions |
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| For cholestryamine: sipping or holding the suspension in your mouth can lead to? |
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