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Questran |
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- Description - |
Questran is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood of people withprimary hypercholesterolemia (too much LDL cholesterol).Hypercholesterolemia is a genetic condition characterized by a lack of the LDL receptors that remove cholesterol from the bloodstream.
This drug can be used to lower cholesterol levels in people who also havehypertriglyceridemia, a condition in which an excess of fat is stored in the body.
This drug may also be prescribed to relieve itching associated with gallbladderobstruction.
It is available in two forms: Questran and Questran Light. The sameinstructions apply to both. |
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Abdominal discomfort,anemia,anxiety,arthritis,asthma,backache,belching,black stools,bleeding around the teeth,blood in the urine,brittle bones,burnt odor to urine,dental cavities,diarrhea,difficulty swallowing,dizziness,drowsiness,fainting,fatigue,fluid retention,gas,headache,heartburn,hiccups,hives,increased sex drive,increased tendency to bleed due to vitamin K deficiency,inflammation of the eye,inflammation of the pancreas,irritation around the anal area,irritation of the skin and tongue,joint pain,lack or loss of appetite,muscle pain,nausea,night blindness due to vitamin A deficiency,painful or difficult urination,rash,rectal bleeding and/or pain,ringing in the ears,shortness of breath,sour taste,swollen glands,tingling sensation,ulcer attack,vertigo,vitamin D deficiency,vomiting,weight gain or loss,wheezing |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Digitalis (Lanoxin, Crystodigin)
Estrogens and progestins (hormones)
Oral diabetes drugs such as DiaBeta and Diabinese
Penicillin G (Pentids, others)
Phenobarbital
Phenylbutazone (Butazolidin)
Propranolol (Inderal)
Spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone)
Tetracycline (Achromycin V)
Thiazide-type water pills such as Diuril
Thyroid medication such as Synthroid
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Your doctor may recommend that you take other medications at least 1 hourbefore or 4 to 6 hours after you take Questran.
If you are taking a drug such as digitalis (Lanoxin),stoppingQuestran could be hazardous, since you might experience exaggerated effectsof the other drug. Consult your doctor before discontinuing Questran.
This drug may interfere with normal digestion and absorption of fats,including fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K. If supplements ofvitamins A, D, E, and K are essential to your health, your doctor may prescribean alternative form of these v |
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- Manufacturer - |
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Par Pharmaceutical Inc |
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1 Ram Ridge Road |
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Spring Valley, NY 10977 |
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USA |
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