Fenofibrate (Oral Route)

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Fenofibrate (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Antara
  • Fenoglide
  • Lipofen
  • Lofibra
  • Tricor
  • Triglide

Description

Fenofibrate is used together with a proper diet to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride (fat-like substances) levels in the blood. This may help prevent the development of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) caused by high levels of triglycerides in the blood.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR601881 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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