colesevelam (Welchol)

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Introduction

Tradname: Welchol

Pregnancy category: apparently safe during pregnancy[2]

Dosage

Tabs: 625 mg

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

Notes

Also see cholestyramine.

Cost: $164/30 days (2005)

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References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 7(9):51 2000
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, 16 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009, 2012

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