Term Name: colestipol hydrochloride
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 )

Relationships
is a type of: hydrochloride
has_part: colestipol
has_role: anticholesteremic drug