Cholestyramine Description. Cholestyramine for oral suspension USP, light, the chloride salt of a basic anion exchange resin, a cholesterol-lowering agent, is intended for oral administration. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. High blood cholesterol is a condition where your blood has unhealthy levels of cholesterol—a waxy, fat-like substance. High cholesterol causes plaque (fatty deposits) to build up in your blood vessels. Learn about the risk factors, screening tests, and treatments for high blood cholesterol that can help you to prevent a heart attack or a stroke.

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cholesterin

(kəˈlɛstərɪn)

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cholesterin - an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues steroid alcohol, sterol - any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances HDL cholesterol - the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease LDL cholesterol - the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions

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Cholesterol

Cholesterinum 3x

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