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Fibrates
- uses
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Uses
Fibrates are excellent at lowering triglycerides and good at raising HDL levels.
- modest, at best, effects on decreasing CAD
Mechanism
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increase peripheral lipolysis and decrease hepatic TAG production.
Dose and Half Life
Side Effects
short term
long term
Counter-Indications
Metabolism and Excretion
Dependency
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