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colesevelam

CHEBI:CHEBI_59594

Definition

A polyallylamine cross-linked with epichlorohydrin and alkylated with 1-bromodecane and 6-bromohexyltrimethylammonium bromide. It is used as its hydrochloride as an orally administered bile acid sequestrant to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in the blood.

Chemical Information

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Alternative Names

  • colesevelam

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:59594
DRON_00010000
141626
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Patent:WO9534585

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COLESEVELAM HYDROCHLORIDE
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colesevelam hydrochloride
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Welchol
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