Colestyramine: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Ion-exchange resin
Uses of Colestyramine
- Help in alleviating diarrhea in cases of fat malabsorption through bile acid sequestration.
- Reduction of serum cholesterol in idiopathic hypercholesterolemia in dogs.
- Dog digoxin toxicity treatment.
Dose of Colestyramine in Dogs and Cats
Dogs:
• Hyperlipidaemia: 1–2 g/dog p.o. q12h.
• Bile acid sequestration: 1–2 g/dog p.o. q12h.
Cats:
Anecdotally: 0.5 g/cat p.o q24h titrated upwards to effect.
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Side Effects of Colestyramine in Dogs and Cats
- Constipation may develop.
- May cause taurine depletion in cats
Contraindications of Colestyramine in Dogs and Cats
No information is available.
Some Notes:
- Colestyramine lowers digoxin, anticoagulants, diuretics, and thyroxine absorption.
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