Overview | Etobert (English Etofibrate) trade name is Lipo-Merz, which is a broad-spectrum and high-efficiency new drug for regulating blood lipids. Etofibrate is a compound of Antoine and nicotinic acid. After taking it, it is decomposed into Antoine and nicotinic acid in the body to produce a rapid effect and a long-lasting effect. Its characteristic is that it can inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol and triglycerides and increase the excretion of sterol feces. It is mainly used clinically to reduce plasma triglycerides. It is used to treat hyperlipidemia (severe primary and secondary hyperlipidemia), atherosclerosis, cerebrovascular and terminal vascular disorders, vascular and retinal vascular diseases, and prevent stroke, heart disease, Myocardial infarction, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, blood circulation disorders, etc. Etobert is a phenoxyacetic acid and nicotinic acid lipid regulating drug developed by Merz Company of Germany. It is suitable for hyperlipidemia and has been listed in Germany, France and Italy. At present, it has not been listed in China. |
Application | Etobert is suitable for hyperlipidemia (severe primary and secondary hyperlipidemia), atherosclerotic, cerebrovascular and terminal vascular disorders, Vascular and retinal vascular disease, prevention of stroke, heart disease, myocardial infarction, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, blood circulation disorders, etc. |
Indications | Suitable for hyperlipidemia (severe primary and secondary hyperlipidemia), atherosclerosis, cerebrovascular and terminal vascular disorders, Vascular and retinal vascular disease, prevention of stroke, heart disease, myocardial congestion, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, blood circulation disorders, etc. |
biological activity | Etofibrate is the 1,2-diester ethandiol of clobellic acid and niacin, which reduces the circulating levels of triglycerides and cholesterol |