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Fibrate Medications

Gauri Singh  1 , Ricardo Correa  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Fibrates are a class of drugs utilized in the management and treatment of dyslipidemia. This activity reviews the indications, action, and contraindications for fibrates as a valuable agent in managing serum cholesterol levels. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., monitoring, relevant interactions, etc.) pertinent for members of the healthcare team involved in the care of patients with atherogenic dyslipidemia and related conditions.

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Disclosure: Gauri Singh declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Ricardo Correa declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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