Colestipol

Chemical formula: C₁₁H₂₈ClN₅O  Molecular mass: 281.198 g/mol  PubChem compound: 62816

Active ingredient description

Colestipol is an ion exchange resin which lowers plasma cholesterol through binding with bile acids in the intestinal lumen. It is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in the management of patients with elevated cholesterol levels who have not responded adequately to diet.

Medicine classification

This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
C10AC02 Colestipol C Cardiovascular system → C10 Lipid modifying agents → C10A Lipid modifying agents, plain → C10AC Bile acid sequestrants
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Product monographs

Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):

Title Information Source Document Type  
COLESTID Tablet FDA, National Drug Code (US) MPI, US: SPL/Old
COLESTID Granule for oral suspension FDA, National Drug Code (US) MPI, US: SPL/Old
COLESTID Granule for oral suspension Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 50925-79-6
DrugBank Drug: DB00375
PubChem Compound: 62816
RxNorm Ingredient: 2685
SNOMED-CT Concept: 372811005
Colestipol (substance)
UNII Identifier: K50N755924
COLESTIPOL

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