Colestipol drug class?

What drug class is colestipol in?

Colestipol is a bile acid sequestrant (also called a bile acid–binding resin). It’s used to lower cholesterol by binding bile acids in the gut, which reduces the amount of bile acids available for reabsorption and increases cholesterol use to make new bile acids. [1]

What do bile acid sequestrants do?

Bile acid sequestrants are non-systemic (they act in the gastrointestinal tract). By binding bile acids, they force the body to use more cholesterol to replenish the bile acid pool, which can lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. [1]

What conditions is colestipol used for?

Colestipol is used for hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol). [1]

What’s the difference between colestipol and other bile acid sequestrants?

Colestipol is in the same drug class as other bile acid sequestrants, such as cholestyramine and colesevelam. These drugs work through the same general mechanism (binding bile acids in the gut), though formulations and dosing differ. [1]

Where can I verify colestipol’s classification?

DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drug and patent information and can be used to cross-check colestipol-related details. [2]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugs.com/colestipol.html
[2] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/