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Lipidil

Lipidil (Fenofibrate) belongs to the class of medications known as fibrates, which are used to lower elevated serum lipids by decreasing the low density lipoprotein (LDL) fraction rich in cholesterol and the very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) fraction rich in triglycerides. In addition, fenofibrate increases the high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol fraction and seem to improve insulin resistance when the dyslipidemia is associated with other features of Syndrome X (Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus-Type 2). more...

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Lipidil specifically is used to combat hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol in the blood), usually in conjunction with a statin drug such as Lipitor. This may help prevent the development of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).

Side effects:

Lipidil, like most fibrates, can cause stomach upsets and myopathy (muscle pain). Long term use can cause liver damage and renal (kidney) failure.

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Tricor OK'd for marketing
From Drug Store News, 3/16/98

Tricor (micronized fenofibrate), Abbott Laboratories and Groupe Fournier's triglyceride-lowering agent already marketed elsewhere in the world as Lipanthyl and Lipidil, has been approved for marketing in the United States. It is indicated as adjunctive therapy with diet control for the treatment of adults wit levels who are with very high serum triglyceride and not appropriately controlled by diet alone, and who are at risk of pancreatitis (specifically, Types IV and V hyperlipidemia).

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