Colesevelam

Generic Name
Colesevelam
Brand Names
Cholestagel, Lodalis, Welchol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
182815-43-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
1XU104G55N
Background

Colesevelam is a bile acid sequestrant. Colesevelam is used with exercise and diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in the blood. It works by binding bile acids in the intestine. Bile acids are made when cholesterol is broken down in the body. Removing these bile acids helps ...

Indication

用于以胆固醇升高为主的高脂血症,当饮食和锻炼不能良好达到效果者,可单独使用或与他汀类合用。

Associated Conditions
Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipidemias, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Primary Hyperlipidemia
Associated Therapies
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