What is an aortic aneurysm?

An aortic aneurysm involves the aorta, one of the large arteries through which blood passes from the heart to the rest of the body. The aorta bulges at the site of the aneurysm like a weak spot on an old worn tire.

cholestyramine (Questran) DRUG

Drug Class: Bile acid sequestrantsPrescription: YesGeneric: YesPreparations: Powder
Prescribed for: Cholestyramine (Questran) is used for reducing cholesterol levels in the blood, to relieve the itching of liver and biliary disease, and to treat overdoses of digoxin or thyroid hormone.
Side effects: The most common side effects are constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and excessive passage of gas (flatulence). Long-term use of cholestyramine may cause a deficiency of vitamins A, D, E, and K.

What are cholesterol absorption inhibitors?

This relatively new class of cholesterol-lowering medication works by preventing the absorption of cholesterol from the intestine. Selective cholesterol absorption inhibitors are most effective at lowering the LDL (bad) cholesterol but may also have modest effects on lowering triglycerides (blood fats), and raising HDL (good) cholesterol.