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
- Synonyms
- Fenofibric acid choline salt
- External IDs
- ABT-335