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)