colestipol HCl (k
les´tpol),
les´tpol),n brand name: Colestid;
drug class: antihyperlipidemic;
action: absorbs, combines with bile acids to form insoluble complex that is excreted through feces; loss of bile acids lowers cholesterol levels;
uses: primary hypercholesterolemia, xanthomas, digitalis toxicity, pruritus caused by biliary obstruction, diarrhea caused by bile acids.
drug class: antihyperlipidemic;
action: absorbs, combines with bile acids to form insoluble complex that is excreted through feces; loss of bile acids lowers cholesterol levels;
uses: primary hypercholesterolemia, xanthomas, digitalis toxicity, pruritus caused by biliary obstruction, diarrhea caused by bile acids.
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