Choline fenofibrateProduct ingredient for Fenofibric acid

Name
Choline fenofibrate
Drug Entry
Fenofibric acid

Fenofibric acid is a lipid-lowering agent that is used in severe hypertriglyceridemia, primary hyperlipidemia, and mixed dyslipidemia. It works to decrease elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B, while increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.1,5 Due to its high hydrophilicity and poor absorption profile,1 prodrug ,fenofibrate, and other conjugated compounds of fenofibric acid, such as choline fenofibrate, have been developed for improved solubility, gastrointestinal absorption, and bioavailability, and more convenient administration.1,3

Accession Number
DBSALT001885
Structure
Synonyms
Fenofibric acid choline salt
External IDs
ABT-335