Fenofibrate is a Fibric acid derivative .Fenofibrate is used as lipid lowering agent for the treatment of Hyperlipidemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypercholesterolemia. Fenofibrate acts by
lowering the Low Density Lipoprotein ( LDL), Very Low Density Lipoprotein(VLDL), Triglycerides and increase the level of High Density Lipids (HDL)
Molecular structure :
CAS Number:
49562-28-9
Molecular formula:
C20H21ClO4
Application:
Fenofibrateis a Lipid lowering
agent that is used to treat Hyperlipidemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypercholesterolemia
Advantage:
Fenofibrate is more effective in lowering plasma cholesterol level as compares to other Fibric Acid derivatives.
Fenofibrate has less severe side effects as compares to other Fibric Acid derivatives.
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