Fenofibrate

Fenofibrate is a prescription drug used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. Brand names available for this medicine include Triglide, Tricor, Antara, and Lofibra. Fenofibrate, which is a form of fibrate, works by increasing the production of an enzyme that is responsible for breaking down triglyceride-rich particles and increasing their removal from the body.

 

Fenofibrate: An Overview

Fenofibrate is a prescription medication that is used to decrease triglycerides (a fat-like substance) and cholesterol levels in the body. It is sold under several different brand names, including:
 

Uses for Fenofibrate

Fenofibrate has been licensed for several uses, including:
 
 
Fenofibrate can actually cause an increase in LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) for people with very high levels of triglycerides (greater than 350 mg/dL). Therefore, fenofibrate should be used with extreme caution or not at all for people with this condition who also have high levels of LDL cholesterol.
 
(Click What Is Fenofibrate Used For? for more information on these uses.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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