Answer
Colestyramine anhydrous binds bile acids in the intestine into an insoluble complex excreted in faeces, preventing their reabsorption and increasing conversion of cholesterol to bile acids, thereby lowering blood cholesterol and LDL levels.
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- Questran Light_4gNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 4Document updated
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