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colestipol hydrochloride

colestipol hydrochloride (COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE) is a bile acids sequestering agent. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — colestipol hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

colestipol hydrochloride (COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE) is a bile acids sequestering agent. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN colestipol hydrochloride
Brand COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Bile acids sequestering agent
Target Bile acids
Route ORAL
Formulation GRANULE

Mechanism of action

Bile acids sequestering agent

Primary target: Bile acids

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is colestipol hydrochloride?

colestipol hydrochloride (COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE) is a bile acids sequestering agent. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for colestipol hydrochloride?

COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for colestipol hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of colestipol hydrochloride?

colestipol hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.