Term Name: | colestipol hydrochloride |
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Synonyms: | colestipol HCl, copolymer of diethylenetriamine and 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, hydrochloride |
Definition: | The hydrochloride of colestipol, a highly cross-linked, high molecular weight copolymer of diethylenetriamine and epichlorohydrin (hydrochloride), with approximately 1 out of 5 amine nitrogens protonated. It is used for binding bile acids in the intestine, inhibiting their reabsorption. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:59602] ( EBI ) |