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clofi·brate
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Princeton's WordNet
clofibrate, Atromid-Snoun
a drug (trade name Atromid-S) that reduces lipids in the blood serum; used to treat some cardiovascular diseases
Wiktionary
clofibratenoun
A synthetic fibrate, ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-methylpropanoate
Wikipedia
Clofibrate
Clofibrate (trade name Atromid-S) is a lipid-lowering agent used for controlling the high cholesterol and triacylglyceride level in the blood. It belongs to the class of fibrates. It increases lipoprotein lipase activity to promote the conversion of VLDL to LDL, and hence reduce the level of VLDL. It can increase the level of HDL as well. It was patented in 1958 by Imperial Chemical Industries and approved for medical use in 1963. Clofibrate was discontinued in 2002 due to adverse effects.
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clofibrate
Clofibrate is a type of medication under the classification of fibric acid derivatives or fibrates. It is primarily used to reduce high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Acting in the liver, Clofibrate reduces the production of certain types of blood fats and increases the breakdown of fats. It is lesser used today due to its side effects compared to newer medications.
Wikidata
Clofibrate
Clofibrate is an organic compound. It is marketed as a fibrate. It is a lipid-lowering agent used for controlling the high cholesterol and triacylglyceride level in the blood. It increases lipoprotein lipase activity to promote the conversion of VLDL to LDL, and hence reduce the level of VLDL. It can increase the level of HDL as well.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Clofibrate
A fibric acid derivative used in the treatment of HYPERLIPOPROTEINEMIA TYPE III and severe HYPERTRIGLYCERIDEMIA. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p986)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of clofibrate in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of clofibrate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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