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| How do bile acid binding resin work? |
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Definition
Binds bile, blocking reabsoprtion. Bile is produced from cholesterol and cholesterol levels decrease |
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| Brand name for colesevelam? |
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Definition
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Definition
| Statement. Not a question. |
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| Should WelChol be seperated from other drugs? |
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Definition
Yes. There are many drugs that should be seperated from WelChol. Just seperate 4-6 hours from other drugs and vitamins. |
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Constipation
Can increase TGs
Decrease absorption of other drugs |
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| Contraindications of WelChol? |
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Bowel Obstruction
TG > 500 mg/dL |
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