fibrates

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb: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
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 gptkb:muscular_dystrophy
liver dysfunction
gallstones
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of hypertriglyceridemia
treatment of hyperlipidemia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:type_III_hyperlipoproteinemia
gptkb:APOA1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label fibrates