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Colesevelam hydrochloride

Used for: Colesevelam hydrochloride is a bile acid sequestrant indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to: reduce elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in adults with primary hyperlipidemia ( 1.1 ). reduce LDL-C levels in boys and postmenarchal girls, 10 to 17 years of age, with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), unable to reach LDL-C target levels despite an adequate trial of diet and lifestyle modification ( 1.1 ).

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Lipid-lowering medicine Cholesterol and lipid medicines ID 1748

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What It Is Used For

Used for: Colesevelam hydrochloride is a bile acid sequestrant indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to: reduce elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in adults with primary hyperlipidemia ( 1.1 ). reduce LDL-C levels in boys and postmenarchal girls, 10 to 17 years of age, with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), unable to reach LDL-C target levels despite an adequate trial of diet and lifestyle modification ( 1.1 ).

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Active Ingredient

COLESEVELAM HYDROCHLORIDE

Chemical Name

COLESEVELAM HYDROCHLORIDE

Common Brands

COLESEVELAM HYDROCHLORIDE

Generic / Alternate Names

COLESEVELAM HYDROCHLORIDE

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Coronary Artery Disease

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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Peripheral Artery Disease

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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Stroke

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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High Cholesterol

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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Metabolic Syndrome

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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Type 2 Diabetes

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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Fatigue

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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Medication side effects

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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Muscle weakness

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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Muscle pain

Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.

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