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Biliary Obstruction Learning Center
Prescribed Medications
| 1. | rifampin(Rifadin , Rimactane) | ||
| 2. | cholestyramine(Questran , others...) | ||
| 3. | ursodiol(Actigall , others...) | ||
| 4. | naloxone(Narcan ) | ||
| 5. | colestipol(Colestid , Colestid Flavored) | ||
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RIFAMPIN (RIF am pin) is an antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It is used to treat or prevent tuberculosis (TB). It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
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RIFAMPIN (RIF am pin) is an antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It is used to treat or prevent tuberculosis (TB). It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
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Antibacterial and antimycobacterial agent; semisynthetic derivative of rifamycin SV.
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CHOLESTYRAMINE (koe LESS tir a meen) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet.
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Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
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URSODIOL (ER soe dye ol) helps dissolve gallstones in patients who cannot have or who do not need gallbladder surgery. This medicine is also useful for certain liver diseases of adults, children and infants.
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Ursodiol, a naturally occurring bile acid, is used for its cholelitholytic or anticholestatic action.
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NALOXONE (nal OX one) is a narcotic blocker. It is used to treat narcotic drug overdose.
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Essentially a pure opiate antagonist.
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COLESTIPOL (koe LES ti pole) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet.
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COLESTIPOL (koe LES ti pole) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet.
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Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
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