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Brand: Colestid
Colestipol is a bile acid sequestrant, a type of lipid-lowering medication. It works by binding to bile acids in the intestine, preventing their reabsorption. This leads to increased conversion of cholesterol into bile acids in the liver, thereby lowering blood cholesterol levels. It is primarily used to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol.
For lowering LDL cholesterol levels in patients with hyperlipidemia.
Outcome:
Decreased anticoagulant effect
Mechanism:
Reduced absorption of vitamin K
Outcome:
Reduced thiazide diuretic effect
Mechanism:
Unknown
Outcome:
Reduced colestipol absorption
Mechanism:
Altered pH in the gut
Most likely new formulation: Sustained-release formulation (2026, 30% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a low probability of any major regulatory changes for colestipol in the next 5 years.
Bile Acid Sequestrant, Hypolipidemic Agent
Styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer