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Definition of Cholestyramine

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Cholestyramine

1. Strongly basic anion exchange resin whose main constituent is polystyrene trimethylbenzylammonium as cl(-) anion. It exchanges chloride ions with bile salts, thus decreasing their concentration and that of cholesterol. It is used as a hypocholesteraemic in diarrhoea and biliary obstruction and as an antipruritic. Pharmacological action: anion exchange resins, anticholesteraemic agents, antipruritics. Chemical name: Cholestyramine (12 Dec 1998)

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