Clostran 9gm Sachet

Introduction:

Clostran 9GM Sachet contains the active constituent cholestyramine. It is used to lower the cholesterol level in the body. The Presence of cholesterol can cause heart disease. It should not be used in patients with gall stones. It is also used to stop some types of diarrheas or itching. Clostran 9GM Sachet is not suitable for children under 6 years of age. Prolonged usage of this medicine may reduce the patient body’s ability to absorb fat-soluble vitamins from food. Your doctor may suggest you take a vitamin supplement. 

Clostran 9GM Sachet may produce or worsen pre-existing constipation. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Sipping or holding the suspension of this medicine in the mouth for long periods may lead to teeth discoloration, erosion of enamel, or decay. Maintain good oral hygiene. 

Uses of Clostran 9GM Sachet:

• Primary hypercholesterolemia (elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol)
• Hypertriglyceridemia (lower LDL cholesterol)

How Clostran 9GM Sachet works:

Clostran 9GM Sachet binds to bile acids, prevents their absorption, and excretes them in stool, thus increasing the demand for conversion of LDL cholesterol to bile acids; eventually the cholesterol level decreases.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

Keep Clostran 9GM Sachet out of sight and reach of children. Store between 20°C to 25°C.  

References:

1. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Hypolipidaemic Drugs and Plasma Expanders, 7th edition, 2013, 638.
2. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Drug therapy for Hypercholesterolemia and Dyslipidaemia, 12th edition, 2011, 899.
3. Neon Healthcare Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on Dec 2020] [ Accessed on 4th May 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.10588.pdf
4. Par Pharmaceutical, INC, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Issued on Feb 2005] [ Accessed on 4th May  2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/anda/2005/077203Orig1s000.pdf

How to use Clostran 9GM Sachet:

Always take this medicine exactly as your physician has told you. It should not be taken in its dry form as it may cause you to choke. Always mix the medicine with water or other fluids before ingesting. See preparation instructions.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy: 

Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medication. Your physician will instruct you to take it when it is necessary.

Breastfeeding:

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your physician will instruct you to take it when it is necessary.

Others:

• Maintain good oral hygiene.
• Inform your doctor if you have gall stones.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

• Constipation