Synonyms:
Propan-2-yl 2-{4-[(4-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]phenoxy}-2-methylpropanoate; Fenoglide; Lipofen; Tricor; Trilipix; Lofibra; Lipanthyl; Lipidil; Supralip; Fenocor-67; Fenogal; Antara; Tricheck; Golip.
Uses:
Fenofibrate is a drug of the fibrate class. It is mainly used to reduce cholesterol levels in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. Like other fibrates, it reduces both low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) levels, as well as increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels and reducing triglycerides level.