QUANTALAN
\kwˈɒntɐlˌan], \kwˈɒntɐlˌan], \k_w_ˈɒ_n_t_ɐ_l_ˌa_n]\
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A strongly basic anion exchange resin whose main constituent is polystyrene trimethylbenzylammonium as Cl (-) anion. It exchanges chloride ions with bile salts, thus decreasing their concentration and that of cholesterol. It is used as a hypocholesteremic in diarrhea and biliary obstruction, and as an antipruritic.
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