COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE
COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE is indicated for the treatment of Hypercholesterolemia; Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2006-05-02
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- GRANULE, TABLET
COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE Approval History
What COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE Treats
2 indicationsCOLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2006. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
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Trial Timeline
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE is indicated for the treatment of Hypercholesterolemia; Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease.
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