In pharmacology, the fibrates are a class of amphipathic carboxylic acids. They are used for a range of metabolic disorders, mainly hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), and are therefore hypolipidemic agents. == Members == Fibrates prescribed commonly are: ==Indications== Fibrates are used in accessory therapy in many forms of hypercholesterol...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: fī-brāt Definitions: 1. An alternate term for fibric acid derivatives used to treat hyperlipidemia.
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