¿Qué es Colesevelam Hcl?

El clorhidrato de colesevelam es un secuestrante de ácidos biliares que se utiliza principalmente para tratar la hiperlipidemia y mejorar el control glucémico en adultos con diabetes tipo 2. Funciona uniéndose a los ácidos biliares en el intestino, previniendo su reabsorción, lo que promueve una mayor eliminación del colesterol de la sangre. El colesevelam se distingue por su mínima absorción en el torrente sanguíneo, reduciendo los posibles efectos secundarios sistémicos.

Side Effects

• Trouble swallowing
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Fever, chills, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, body aches

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have trouble swallowing, digestion problems (including ongoing problems with constipation), phenylketonuria (PKU), or a history of vitamin A, D, E, or K deficiency. Tell your doctor if you had stomach or bowel surgery.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Stomach or bowel blockageHypertriglyceridemia (high fat levels in the blood), which may cause serious heart problems
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Your doctor may check your triglycerides or fatty acids in the blood before using this medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
• Trouble swallowing