Cholestyramine Resin Sachet

Cholestyramine Resin Sachet is available with the brand name “LYSTRA SACHET” and is used to reduce the level of bad cholesterol, thus lessening the chance of heart attack and stroke in the future. Cholestyramine also cures itching due to obstruction in the gallbladder’s bile ducts. High cholesterol, or hyperlipidaemia or dyslipidemia, is when there is an imbalance of an unhealthy amount of cholesterol in the blood. When there is excess cholesterol in the blood, your arteries become narrowed and blocked, leading to heart diseases such as stroke and heart attack.

Cholestyramine Resin Sachet has Cholestyramine, which acts by binding bile acids, facilitating fat digestion in the intestine and inhibiting its reabsorption into the blood, thus eliminating it through faeces. This, in turn, activates the liver to synthesise more bile acids from the cholesterol in the blood and lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) levels in the blood. Cholestyramine, therefore, lowers the risk of stroke or heart attack by lowering the excess cholesterol deposition in the brain and the heart’s large blood vessels.

Medical Benefits

• Cholestyramine works by binding to bile acids (facilitating the breakdown of fats in the diet) in the intestine and excreting them from the body. This forces the liver to synthesise more bile acids from blood cholesterol and reduces blood cholesterol levels.
• Cholestyramine further lowers the risk of heart attack or stroke by minimizing the excess deposition of cholesterol in the large blood vessels of the brain and heart.

Directions For Use

• Open the Cholestyramine Resin Sachet carefully according to the mark.
• Mix the contents of the sachet completely in a glass of water (approximately 15–30 ml).
• Stir vigorously until the powder is completely dissolved.
• Swallow immediately after mixing and do not save for later use.
• Take before or after food as directed by your doctor.
• Take strictly according to the dosage schedule and timing.

Storagе

• Storе thе tablеts at room tеmpеraturе.
• Kееp thеm away from еxcеssivе hеat, moisturе, and light.
• Adhеrе to thе storagе instructions providеd on thе mеdication’s packaging.
• Ensurе thе mеdication is kеpt out of rеach of childrеn and pеts.
• Chеck thе spеcific storagе guidеlinеs providеd with thе prеscription or as dirеctеd by thе pharmacist.

Prеcautions

• It may interact with a painkiller (aspirin), antithyroid drug (levothyroxine), pain reliever, and fever reducer (acetaminophen,) and vitamin (cholecalciferol).
• Inform your physician if you use any multivitamins, dietary supplements, or over-the-counter medications.
• In case of gallstones, intestinal or stomach obstruction, diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney, liver, or heart disease, inform your physician prior to taking Cholestyramine.
• Cholestyramine is a pregnancy category C drug and is administered to pregnant females only when the physician believes the benefits are more than the risks. But always consult a physician if pregnant.
• Consult a physician if breastfeeding. Cholestyramine is administered to lactating mothers only if the physician believes the advantages outweigh the risks.
• This drug is not suggested in children younger than 6 years of age. Nevertheless, Cholestyramine Resin Sachet must be administered cautiously in children older than 6 years if suggested by a physician.

Side Effects

• Flatulence (gas)
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?

Generally, there are no warning signs. But with extreme cases, you might experience pain in the chest, shortness of breath, tiredness, or discomfort in the neck, jaw, or arms.

When do I need cholesterol medicine?

If LDL is extremely high (over 190 mg/dL) or you’ve had a heart attack or stroke, your physician might prescribe medicine.

What foods raise cholesterol?

Dietary items such as red meat, fried foods, whole-fat milk, and processed foods (bacon, sausage) can raise your cholesterol.

What’s the difference between good and bad cholesterol?

Good cholesterol is HDL because it removes the bad cholesterol from your blood whereas bad cholesterol is LDL; it clogs up in your blood and may stop the heart’s arteries.

Why is high cholesterol a bad thing?

High LDL cholesterol can clog up blood flow, putting you at risk for heart attacks, strokes, and another heart diseases.

How do I test my cholesterol levels?

You can have a lipid profile blood test. It indicates your total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels. You might need to fast for 10–12 hours beforehand.