Clofibrate

Synonyms

Athromidin

Atromid

Atromid S

Chlorophenoxyisobutyrate, Ethyl

Clofibric Acid, Ethyl Ester

Ethyl Chlorophenoxyisobutyrate

Miscleron

Miskleron

Propanoic acid, 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-methyl-, ethyl ester

A fibric acid derivative used in the treatment of HYPERLIPOPROTEINEMIA TYPE III and severe HYPERTRIGLYCERIDEMIA. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p986)