fibrates

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf class of medications
gptkbp:contraindication severe liver disease
severe renal disease
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1960s
gptkbp:drugInteraction statins
oral anticoagulants
gptkbp:effect increase HDL cholesterol
lower triglyceride levels
modestly lower LDL cholesterol
gptkbp:example gptkb:gemfibrozil
gptkb:bezafibrate
gptkb:ciprofibrate
fenofibrate
gptkbp:excretion kidneys
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label fibrates
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction activate peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα)
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (varies by country and agent)
gptkbp:regulates prescription only
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect liver dysfunction
muscular dystrophy
gallstones
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of hypertriglyceridemia
treatment of hyperlipidemia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:cerivastatin
gptkb:type_III_hyperlipoproteinemia
gptkb:APOA1
gptkb:High-density_lipoprotein_(HDL)
gptkb:VLDL_cholesterol
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7