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Exam questionKROK 2Pharmacy ยท 2014

During a medical briefing a pharmacy intern was asked about the mechanism of antiatherosclerotic effect of clofibrate (fenofibrate). What is the correct answer?

Answer options

  1. It binds bile acids in the small intestine
  2. It has an antioxidant effect
  3. It inhibits the release of free fatty acids from adipose tissue
  4. It lowers triglycerides
  5. It inhibits the cholesterol absorption
Correct answer

It lowers triglycerides

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