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Fibrates

Wed, 2010-06-23 22:02 -- Thiruvelan

Fibrates medication drug decreases triglycerides by reducing liver's production of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and by speed up the removal of triglycerides from blood. Fibrates can decrease triglycerides and increase HDL.

Fibrates medication drugs

  • Bezabifrate (Bezalip)
  • Fenofibrate (Lofibra, Tricor)
  • Gemfibrozil (Lopid)

Whom fibrates medication drug can benefit?

One study found that patients with heart disease, somewhat elevated triglycerides, and low HDL, who took fibrates, had reduced risk for a heart attack.

How do you take Fibrates medication drug?

Usually Fibrates are prescribing in two daily doses 30 minutes before the morning and evening meals.

Expected benefits of fibrates medication drug

The reductions in triglycerides generally are in the range of 20 to 50 percent with increases in HDL cholesterol of 10 to 15 percent.

Possible side effects of fibrates drugs

Fibrates is generally tolerates by most of the patients. Some of the rare side effects are:

  • Stomach upset or diarrhea
  • Increased risk of gallstones
  • Increases the effect of blood-thinning medications
  • Anemia

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