<unk>  (sold under the brand names Tricor,<unk> brat etc.), is an oral medication of the fibrate class used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels. It is less preferred to statin medications as it does not appear to reduce the risk of heart disease or death. Its use is recommended together with dietary changes. Common side effects include liver problems, breathing problems, abdominal pain, muscle problems, and nausea. Serious side effects may include toxic epidermal necrolysis, rhabdomyolysis, gallstones, and pancreatitis. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended. It works by multiple mechanisms. It was patented in 1969, and came into medical use in 1975. It is available as a generic medication. In 2019, it was the 87th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States with more than 8million prescriptions.
Fenofibrate
Clofibrate
Ezetimibe
Lovastatin
Atorvastatin
Simvastatin
Gemfibrozil
Fluvastatin