Fenofibrate is a type of fibrates, which increases the breakdown of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, “bad cholesterol”) so as to reduce LDL and triglyceride levels in blood. It is not a first-line agent in Hong Kong, but it is specifically targeted to hypertriglycemia patients.
The detailed indications include:
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