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Question
questran is what type of antilipemic?
statin
bile acid sequestrant
fibric acid derivative
cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Brief Explanations
Questran (cholestyramine) is a well - known bile acid sequestrant. It works by binding to bile acids in the intestine, preventing their reabsorption and promoting their excretion. This in turn causes the liver to use cholesterol to make new bile acids, thus lowering blood cholesterol levels.
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B. Bile acid sequestrant