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Drug profile · INN

clofibrate

clofibrate (CLOFIBRATE) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — clofibrate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

clofibrate (CLOFIBRATE) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN clofibrate
Brand CLOFIBRATE
Mechanism Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist
Target Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist

Primary target: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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  4. elafibranor Alimentary tract and metabolism (A05)
  5. fenofibric acid Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist
  6. pemafibrate Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is clofibrate?

clofibrate (CLOFIBRATE) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for clofibrate?

CLOFIBRATE is a marketed brand name for clofibrate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of clofibrate?

clofibrate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.