Colestipol
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /kəˈlɛs.təˌpɔl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Colestipol is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A strongly basic ion exchange resin that binds to bile acids and is taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride especially to lower LDL levels in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A strongly basic ion exchange resin that binds to bile acids and is taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride especially to lower LDL levels in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include niacin, colestolone, colestilan, colestyramine, cholestyramine, colestimide.
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