Fenofibrate/simvastatin, sold under the brand name Cholib, is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels when used in combination with a low-fat diet and exercise.[1] It contains fenofibrate and simvastatin.[1]
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| Fenofibrate | Fibrate |
| Simvastatin | Statin |
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| Trade names | Cholib |
| Routes of administration | By mouth |
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It was approved for use in the European Union in August 2013.[1]
Medical uses edit
Fenofibrate/simvastatin is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet and exercise in high cardiovascular risk adults with mixed dyslipidemia to reduce triglycerides and increase HDL C levels when LDL C levels are adequately controlled with the corresponding dose of simvastatin monotherapy.[1]
Adverse effects edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Cholib EPAR". European Medicines Agency (EMA). 5 March 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2020. Text was copied from this source which is copyright European Medicines Agency. Reproduction is authorized provided the source is acknowledged.
Further reading edit
- Filippatos TD, Elisaf MS (2015). "Safety considerations with fenofibrate/simvastatin combination". Expert Opin Drug Saf. 14 (9): 1481–93. doi:10.1517/14740338.2015.1056778. PMID 26134595. S2CID 207488283.
- Tarantino N, Santoro F, De Gennaro L, et al. (2017). "Fenofibrate/simvastatin fixed-dose combination in the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia: safety, efficacy, and place in therapy". Vasc Health Risk Manag. 13: 29–41. doi:10.2147/VHRM.S95044. PMC 5317328. PMID 28243111.
External links edit
- "Fenofibrate". Drug Information Portal. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- "Simvastatin". Drug Information Portal. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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