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Description Colestipol hydrochloride, also known by its brand name, is a medication used as adjunctive therapy to diet for reducing elevated total and LDL cholesterol levels in individuals with primary hypercholesterolemia. It belongs to the class of drugs called bile acid sequestrants, which work by binding to bile acids in the intestine, leading to their … Read more
CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT / CHOLESTYRAMINE What is CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT / CHOLESTYRAMINE? CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT / CHOLESTYRAMINE is a medication commonly used to lower elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood. It belongs to a class of drugs known as bile acid sequestrants. This drug helps reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, which are associated with an increased risk … Read more