Chemical formula: C₁₁H₂₈ClN₅O Molecular mass: 281.198 g/mol PubChem compound: 62816
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.
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 |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLESTID Granule for oral suspension | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| 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 |
Colestipol is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Canada (CA)
Estonia (EE)
Israel (IL)
New Zealand (NZ)
Spain (ES)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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