Fibrates

Fibrates (fibric acid) work by reducing triglyceride production and removing triglycerides from circulation. These triglyceride-lowering drugs also increase the levels of HDL "good" cholesterol.

Fibrates help:

Reduce triglycerides
Increase HDL
Reduce the progression of coronary lesions
Reduce major coronary events

Common Fibrate Medications

Below is a list of common brand name fibrates and the associated active ingredient found in the medication.

Click on the associated hyper-text link for a complete fact sheet on the associated medication to find out about drug interactions, side effects, and other useful information.

COMMON FIBRATE MEDICATIONS
BRAND NAME	ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Antara	Fenofibrate (Micronized) Capsules
Lofibra	Fenofibrate (Micronized) Capsules
Lopid	Gemfibrozil
Tricor	Fenofibrate Tablets
Triglide	Fenofibrate Tablets

SOURCE: Drug Digest at www.drugdigest.org

Fibrates

Common Fibrate Medications

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