It works by increasing the breaking down and removal of triglycerides from the blood
Fenofibrate is FDA approved to treat patients with hypertriglyceridemia, primary hypercholesterolemia, or mixed
Fenofibrate is
Fenofibrate (also known as fenofibric acid) is used as an add-on medication to diet to treat high triglycerides and high cholesterol
Although fenofibrate decreases the levels of fatty substances in the blood, it has not been shown to decrease the risk of heart attacks or strokes
By reducing cholesterol accumulation in the liver, fenofibrate attenuates hepatic inflammation and inhibits the progression of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Uses
Fenofibrate and Derivatives
At the recommended dosage of 200 to 400 mg daily, it
Efficacy and safety of fenofibrate add-on therapy in patients with primary biliary cholangitis refractory to ursodeoxycholic acid: A retrospective study and updated