Term Name: colesevelam
Synonyms: colesevelam
Definition: A polyallylamine cross-linked with epichlorohydrin and alkylated with 1-bromodecane and 6-bromohexyltrimethylammonium bromide. It is used as its hydrochloride as an orally administered bile acid sequestrant to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in the blood.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:59594]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: quaternary ammonium salt vinyl polymer macromolecule
has_role: anticholesteremic drug
inverse has_part: colesevelam hydrochloride