Colesevelam - koh-le-SEV-e-lam is using to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood. This may help prevent medical problems causing by cholesterol clogging the blood vessels.
Colesevelam works by attaching to certain substances in the intestine. Since colesevelam is not absorbed into the body, these substances also pass out of the body without being absorbed.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.