Etofibrate is a fibrate. It is a combination of clofibrate and niacin, linked together by an ester bond. In the body, clofibrate and niacin separate and are released gradually, in a manner similar to controlled-release formulations.
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Etofibrate
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- 4-Chlorophenyl compounds
- Cardiovascular system drug stubs
- Fibrates
- Nicotinate esters
- Phenol ethers
- Prodrugs