Choltran 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Choltran 5mg Tablet 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 Tablet 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.
Uses of Choltran Tablet
Side effects of Choltran Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Choltran
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
How to use Choltran 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 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Choltran Tablet works
Choltran 5mg Tablet 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Choltran 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Choltran 5mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Choltran 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Choltran 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Choltran 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Choltran 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease as the information available is very limited.
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 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Choltran Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Choltran 5mg Tablet, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- 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.
- 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 Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anion exchange resin
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Bile Acid Sequestrants (BASs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Choltran with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Cholestyramine may reduce the absorption of Raloxifene.
Do not consume Raloxifene with Cholestyramine.
Cholestyramine may decrease the absorption of Chloroquine.
To take Chloroquine, ensure a gap of 1 hour before or 6 hours after taking Cholestyramine.
Cholestyramine may decrease the absorption of Dexamethasone.
To take Dexamethasone, ensure a gap of 1 hour before and 6 hours after taking Cholestyramine.
Cholestyramine may reduce blood levels of Ursodeoxycholic Acid.
Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Ursodeoxycholic Acid and Cholestyramine. Your doctor may monitor th
Paracetamol may increase the effect of Cholestyramine.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Choltran 5mg Tablet
Twice A Day
31%
Once A Day
31%
Thrice A Day
23%
Four Times A *
15%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Choltran Tablet for?
High choleste*
50%
Others
50%
*High cholesterol
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Choltran 5mg Tablet?
Constipation
100%
FAQs
Who should not take Choltran 5mg Tablet?
You should not take Choltran 5mg Tablet if you have a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Consult your doctor in case of any doubts.
What happens when you stop taking Choltran 5mg Tablet?
Choltran 5mg Tablet 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.
How does Choltran 5mg Tablet work to lower cholesterol levels in your body?
Choltran 5mg Tablet 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.
Why does Choltran 5mg Tablet 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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 lifestyle changes can help improve the effectiveness of this medicine?
Along with taking Choltran 5mg Tablet, 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.
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