Cholestyramine Resin USP For Compounding (API)

Cholestyramine Resin USP is an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used in the treatment of high cholesterol and pruritus (itching) associated with biliary obstruction. It belongs to a class of drugs known as bile acid sequestrants, which work by binding to bile acids in the intestine and preventing their reabsorption into the bloodstream. This causes the liver to use up more cholesterol to produce more bile acids, thereby lowering the levels of cholesterol in the blood. Cholestyramine Resin USP is available as a powder or oral suspension and is primarily used in combination with other cholesterol-lowering medications to manage hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) and prevent the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Cholestyramine Resin USP for compounding is a medication used to treat high cholesterol levels in the blood. It works by binding to bile acids in the digestive tract, preventing them from being reabsorbed into the body. This causes the liver to produce more bile acids, which in turn lowers the levels of cholesterol in the blood. It is commonly used as a component in customized medications, or compounded medications, that are tailored to an individual's specific needs. Compounded medications allow for personalized dosages and ingredient combinations that may not be available in commercially manufactured forms.

CAS Number: 11041-12-6

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