Colestipol

Category: Cholesterol

Colestipol (trade names Colestid, Cholestabyl) is a bile acid sequestrant used to lower blood cholesterol, specifically low-density lipoprotein (LDL).[1][2] It is also used to reduce stool volume and frequency, and in the treatment of chronic diarrhea.[3] Like cholestyramine, colestipol works in the gut by trapping bile acids and preventing them from being reabsorbed. This leads to decreased enterohepatic recirculation of bile acids, increased ... [wikipedia]

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Colestipol G;450
Colestipol 1 Gm Oral Tablet
NDC: 59762-0450
Labeler:
Greenstone LLC
Colestipol G;450
Colestipol 1 Gm Oral Tablet
NDC: 54868-0610
Labeler:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Colestipol G;450
Colestipol Hydrochloride 1 g/1 Oral Tablet
NDC: 68151-4361
Labeler:
Carilion Materials Management
Colestipol G;450
Colestipol Hydrochloride 1 g/1 Oral Tablet
NDC: 69189-0450
Labeler:
Avera Mckennan Hospital
Flavored Colestid 5 g/7.5g Oral Granule, for Suspension
NDC: 0009-0370
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
Colestipol Hydrochloride 1 g/1 Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 0115-2142
Labeler:
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC
Colestipol 1 Gm Oral Tablet
NDC: 0115-5211
Labeler:
Global Pharmaceuticals, Division of Impax Laboratories Inc.
Colestipol Hydrochloride 5 g/1 Oral Suspension
NDC: 0115-5212
Labeler:
Global Pharmaceuticals, Division of Impax Laboratories Inc.
Colestipol Hydrochloride 5 g/1 Oral Suspension
NDC: 0115-5213
Labeler:
Global Pharmaceuticals, Division of Impax Laboratories Inc.
Colestipol Hydrochloride 1 g/1 Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 43826-027
Labeler:
Bora Pharmaceuticals Laboratories Inc.

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