Choltran 5mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Ajanta Pharma Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Cholestyramine (5mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Anion exchange resin |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Bile acid Sequesterants |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 794 |
FAQ
How can I check my cholesterol?
You can book a lipid profile test with any accredited laboratory. This test helps you monitor your total cholesterol, LDL levels, HDL levels, triglycerides, and the ratio between cholesterol and HDL. You may need to fast for a period of 10-12 hours before giving your blood sample to the laboratory. After receiving your test report, consult a doctor to help you evaluate your test results.
What is LDL or bad cholesterol?
LDL or low-density lipoprotein is called bad cholesterol because it causes a buildup of cholesterol in the blood. This leads to blockage in the heart and is a direct cause of heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease.
What is a normal cholesterol level in a blood test?
Your total cholesterol level should be 125 to 200mg/dL, LDL should be less than 100mg/dL and HDL should be 40mg/dL or higher.
How does Choltran 5mg work to lower cholesterol levels in your body?
Choltran 5mg works by binding to bile acid (fluid secreted by the liver ) in your intestines. Once it attaches to the bile acid, it forms a complex and is removed from your body. As a result of this, the bile acid levels are lowered which makes your liver convert more cholesterol into bile acid in order to replace what was lost. This lowers the amount of cholesterol in your body.
What is HDL or good cholesterol?
HDL or high-density lipoprotein is also called as good cholesterol because it carries cholesterol from your blood to your liver to be removed. This reduces the risk of heart diseases.
What are the worst foods for high cholesterol?
Some of the foods with high cholesterol are red meat like lamb, pork, packaged food, fried foods, full-fat dairy, processed meat (sausage, bacon), etc.
What exactly is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy fat, or lipid, which moves throughout your body in your blood. Your liver makes cholesterol, but you can also get it from foods. There are two types of cholesterol HDL (high-density lipoprotein) or the good cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or the bad cholesterol.
What level of LDL requires medication?
Medication is typically prescribed when your cholesterol levels are high enough (LDL level greater than 190mg/dL) to increase your risk for heart disease or if you already have a history of a heart attack or stroke. Always consult your doctor before taking any medications.
What lifestyle changes can help improve the effectiveness of this medicine?
Along with taking Choltran 5mg, taking a low-fat diet, regular exercise, reducing body weight, and limiting alcohol consumption can help improve the effectiveness of this medicine and lower cholesterol levels.
What will happen if I have high cholesterol?
If you have a high cholesterol level, it builds upon the walls of your arteries. This condition causes arteries to become narrow, and the narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the heart. This can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Why does Choltran 5mg cause constipation? How to get relief?
Constipation is a very common side effect of this medicine because of the way it works. Normally, bile acids in the intestine help control how much water is in your stool which in turn regulates your bowel movement. By binding to bile acid, this medication may remove some water in your stool, causing constipation. To get relief from constipation, increase your water intake and include fiber-rich food like green vegetables, fruits, cereals in your diet.
What happens when you stop taking Choltran 5mg?
Choltran 5mg helps lower high cholesterol and thus the risk of heart diseases. If you stop taking this medicine, your blood cholesterol levels may increase again. Your doctor may advise you to follow a special diet and lifestyle to help prevent this from happening. Never stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
What are the warning signs of high cholesterol?
Some of the most common symptoms of high cholesterol are chest pain, pain in the neck, jaw, upper abdomen, or back, extreme fatigue, difficulty breathing, numbness or coldness in your extremities.
Who should not take Choltran 5mg?
You should not take Choltran 5mg if you have a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Consult your doctor in case of any doubts.
What if you forget to take Choltran Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Choltran 5mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Choltran 5mg Tablet Reviews
Choltran 5mg is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Choltran 5mg may also be used to treat itching seen in certain types of liver disease and to relieve some types of diarrhea. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels creeping up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.
The most common side effect of this medicine is constipation. However, some patients may also experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, or indigestion. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before taking this medicine.
How Choltran 5mg Tablet Works
Choltran 5mg is a bile acid binding agent. It removes bile acids from the body. The liver then produce more bile acids using cholesterol, as a result, the levels of cholesterol in the body is lowered.
How to Use Choltran 5mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Choltran 5mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Choltran 5mg Tablet
- In High cholesterol: Choltran 5mg effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
Uses of Choltran 5mg Tablet
- High cholesterol
Choltran 5mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
SAFE
Choltran 5mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Choltran 5mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Choltran 5mg. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Choltran 5mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Choltran 5mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Choltran 5mg is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease as the information available is very limited.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Choltran 5mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It can delay or decrease the absorption of certain medicines. Any other medicine should be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking Choltran 5mg.
- Always take it with food and a full glass of water.
- It may interfere with the absorption of vitamins such as A, D and K. Take supplements of these vitamins as suggested by your doctor.
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