Lipofen is made by Galephar Pharmaceutical Research, Inc. and is marketed and distributed by Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
Lipofen belongs to a class of drugs known as fibric acid derivatives (also known as fibrates). It works by increasing the activity of an enzyme (lipoprotein lipase) that breaks down triglyceride-rich particles and increases their removal from the body. The medication can also decrease the amount of these particles that are made and released from the liver. Depending on the type of cholesterol problem you have, Lipofen may also:
In one group of clinical research studies, people taking
fenofibrate medications (such as Lipofen) were able to:
- Reduce triglyceride levels by 28.9 percent
- Reduce LDL cholesterol by 20.6 percent
- Reduce total cholesterol by 18.7 percent
- Raise HDL cholesterol by 11 percent.