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Fenofibrate
Fenofibrate helps reduce cholesterol and triclygerides in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries). Fenofibrate is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels. It is used in combination with...
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Fenofibrate
Fenofibrate is used for: Controlling high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It is used in combination with a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
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Fenofibrate
Triglide is used, along with diet and exercise, to treat people with very high levels of triglycerides (a fatty substance in the blood). Triglide also improves cholesterol levels by lowering total cholesterol—including "bad" LDL cholesterol—and raising "good" HDL cholesterol. It works...
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Fenofibrate
Fenofibrate, is a lipid regulating agent available as tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 54 mg or 160 mg of fenofibrate, USP. The chemical name for fenofibrate is 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy]-2-methyl-propanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester with the following structural formula:
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Fenofibrate
Mechanism not well established. Apparently decreases plasma levels of triglycerides by decreasing their synthesis. Also reduces plasma levels of VLDL cholesterol by reducing its release into the circulation and increasing catabolism. Reduces serum uric acid levels by increasing urinary excretion of...
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See also: Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb, Elevated LDL VLDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV, Elevated VLDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type V, Elevated Chylomicrons VLDL, Hypertriglyceridemia

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