bezafibrate

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
hypolipidemic agent
fibrate
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:ATCCode C10AB02
gptkbp:CASNumber 41859-67-0
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C19H20ClNO4
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:contraindication gallbladder disease
severe liver dysfunction
severe renal dysfunction
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Boehringer_Mannheim
1970s
gptkbp:drugClass fibrate
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 1-2 hours
gptkbp:excretion renal
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label bezafibrate
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:insulin
gptkb:cyclosporine
statins
sulfonylureas
oral anticoagulants
gptkbp:KEGGID D07541
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction PPAR agonist
increases lipoprotein lipase activity
gptkbp:meltingPoint 188-190°C
gptkbp:metabolism hepatic
gptkbp:molecularWeight 361.8 g/mol
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory gptkb:C_(Australia)
Not recommended (US)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID CHEMBL1422
39168
DB01393
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect rash
elevated liver enzymes
muscular dystrophy
gastrointestinal disturbances
gptkbp:synonym Benzafibrate
Bezalip
Cedur
gptkbp:UNII 9IKM0A7TQY
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of hypertriglyceridemia
treatment of hyperlipidemia
treatment of mixed dyslipidemia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:fibrates
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8