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fenofibric acid

fenofibric acid (FIBRICOR) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — fenofibric acid
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

fenofibric acid (FIBRICOR) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN fenofibric acid
Brand FIBRICOR
Mechanism Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist
Target Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

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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  6. pemafibrate Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is fenofibric acid?

fenofibric acid (FIBRICOR) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for fenofibric acid?

FIBRICOR is a marketed brand name for fenofibric acid. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of fenofibric acid?

fenofibric acid 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.