Tag: Fibrates

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tricor, Lofibra tablets, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Triglide Fibric Acid Agents fenofibrate micronized (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Antara, Lofibra capsules Classes: Fibric Acid Agents Description Fibrate antilipemic; prodrug hydrolyzed to fenofibroic acidUsed primarily for hypertriglyceridemia; also for primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemiaHMG-CoA reductase inhibitors more effective for hypercholesterolemia Indications Indicated for use…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lopid Fibric Acid Agents Description Oral fibrate antilipemic; used for hypertriglyceridemia; effectively lowers serum triglycerides; the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are more effective for hypercholesterolemia; second-line therapy for type IIb hypercholesterolemia, used only in patients with HDL < 35 mg/dl and without evidence of CAD. Indications Indicated for…