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Colestipol MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Colestipol
Tree Number(s)
D02.092.782.200
D05.750.200
D25.720.200
J01.637.051.720.200
Unique ID
D003084
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003084
Scope Note
Highly crosslinked and insoluble basic anion exchange resin used as anticholesteremic. It may also may reduce triglyceride levels.
Entry Term(s)
Colestid
Colestipol HCl
Colestipol Hydrochloride
U-26,597 A
Pharm Action
Anion Exchange Resins
Hypolipidemic Agents
Sequestering Agents
Registry Numbers
K50N755924
0
X7D10K905G
Related Numbers
50925-79-6
X7D10K905G
CAS Type 1 Name
Colestipol
Previous Indexing
Ethers, Cyclic (1972-1974)
Polyamines (1972-1974)
Polymers (1971-1974)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under POLYAMINES 1975-90
History Note
91(75); was see under POLYAMINES 1975-90
Date Introduced
1991/01/01
Last Updated
2013/07/08
Colestipol Preferred
Colestid Narrower
U-26,597 A Narrower
Colestipol Hydrochloride Narrower
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