Colesevelam Hydrochloride
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Colesevelam Hydrochloride Definition
A polymeric synthetic polyallylamine derivative cross-linked with epichlorohydrin, Colesevelam Hydrochloride is a non-absorbed, water-insoluble, lipid-lowering, hydrophilic agent that binds intestinal bile acids and impedes their reabsorption. Used alone or with other medications, Colesevelam increases cholesterol metabolism and decreases its plasma concentration. (NCI04)
Colesevelam Hydrochloride Synonyms
Colesevelam Hydrochloride, COLESEVELAM HYDROCHLORIDE, Welchol
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