Sandbox colesevelam

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Pratik Bahekar, MBBS [2]

Synonyms / Brand Names: Fragmin injection

Overview

Colesevelam is a bile acid sequestrant administered orally. It is developed by Genzyme and marketed in the US by Daiichi Sankyo under the brand name Welchol and elsewhere by Genzyme as Cholestagel. In Canada it is marketed by Valeant as Lodalis.

Category

Bile Acid Sequestrant

Prescribing Information

WELCHOL (colesevelam hydrochloride) tablet, film coated

References

Bile Acid Sequestrant Cardiovasular Drugs Drugs