Cholestyramine in the treatment of antibiotic associated pseudomembranous colitis: a case report.
A patient with antibiotic associated pseudomembranous colitis (A-PMC) is described in whom there was a dramatic response to the administration of cholestyramine. Although it is not clear why cholestyramine should be beneficial, its use should be considered whenever the diagnosis of pseudomembranous colitis is entertained.
D000368:Aged; D002792:Cholestyramine Resin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003023:Cloxacillin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010406:Penicillins / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010406:Penicillins; D002792:Cholestyramine Resin; D003023:Cloxacillin