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Clofibrate

Generic Name
Clofibrate
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C12H15ClO3
CAS Number
637-07-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
HPN91K7FU3

Overview

A fibric acid derivative used in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia type III and severe hypertriglyceridemia. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p986)

Indication

For Primary Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III hyperlipidemia) that does not respond adequately to diet. This helps control high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

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COL Capsules
27891
Medicine
A
10/21/1991

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
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Strength
Market Date
ATROMID S CAP 500MG
ayerst laboratories
00002038
Capsule - Oral
500 MG / CAP
12/31/1968
ATROMID-S CAP 500MG
wyeth-ayerst canada inc.
02041480
Capsule - Oral
500 MG / CAP
10/25/1996
NOVO-FIBRATE CAP 500MG
novopharm limited
00337382
Capsule - Oral
500 MG / CAP
12/31/1976
ATROMID-S 1GM
wyeth-ayerst canada inc.
02041499
Capsule - Oral
1 G / CAP
12/31/1994

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Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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