Colesevelam HCL is an orally administered, Bile Acid Sequestrant (BAS) with a high capacity for binding bile acid in the intestine impeding its reabsorption. As a class BAS (Bile acid sequestrates)Colesevelam HCl reduce Low Density Lipoprotein cholesterol ( LDL-C) levels, variably increase High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol(HDL-C)
Molecular structure :
CAS Number:
182815-44-7
Molecular formula:
C31H67Cl3N4O
Application:
Colesevelam HCL is a Cholesterol binding agent which is used to treat Hyperlipidemia,
Hypercholesterolemia & Hyperglycemia
Advantage:
Used as an monothreapy Colesevelam HCL has shown efficacy in reducing LDC-C upto 15% to 19 %
Colesevelam HCL has lesser side effects as compared to other Lipid Lowering Agent.
Also helps control blood sugar level in people with Type 2 Diabetes.
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