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Fenofibrate is used
It works by speeding the natural processes that remove cholesterol from the body
Fenofibrate is FDA approved for the management and treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, primary hypercholesterolemia, or mixed dyslipidemia
Drug Summary
If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects
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Lipofen (capsules): 150 mg
No lower-cost generic available
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood
Alternatively, 67 mg up to 200 mg once daily may be given
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4 Fenofibrate is used to treat primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, severe hypertriglyceridemia
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Fenofibrate is a pro-drug of the active chemical moiety fenofibric acid
Fibricor (fenofibric acid) tablets: 35–105 mg daily
Practically all the drug is eliminated within 6 days
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Fenofibrate was first synthesized in 1974
It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood
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