Ronifibrate
Ronifibrate
Ronifibrate (pronounced roh-ni-fye-brate) is a lipid-lowering agent used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, a condition characterized by abnormally elevated levels of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood.
Etymology
The term "Ronifibrate" is derived from the chemical name Rosuvastatin nicotinate fibrate, indicating its chemical structure and its classification as a fibrate drug.
Usage
Ronifibrate is primarily used to decrease high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, which can help prevent atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and related cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood.
Related Terms
- Fibrate: A class of medications used to lower cholesterol levels.
- Hyperlipidemia: A medical term for abnormally high levels of fats (lipids) in the blood.
- Lipid: A type of organic molecule found in the body, including fats, waxes, sterols, and others.
- Cholesterol: A type of fat found in the blood that is necessary for the body's normal functioning but can cause health problems if levels are too high.
- Triglyceride: A type of fat found in the blood that the body uses for energy.
- Atherosclerosis: A disease in which plaque builds up inside the arteries, causing them to harden and narrow.
- Heart attack: A medical emergency in which blood flow to the heart is blocked, often by a blood clot.
- Stroke: A medical emergency in which blood flow to the brain is interrupted, often by a blood clot or burst blood vessel.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ronifibrate
- Wikipedia's article - Ronifibrate
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