Fenofibrate and Derivatives and Paraldehyde Oral, Injection, Rectal

• Generic Name: fenofibrate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Tricor, Triglide, Lipidil Micro, Dom-Fenofibrate, Lipidil Supra, Lofibra, Lipidil EZ

Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." It helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help fenofibrate work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking.

• Generic Name: paraldehyde
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Paraldehyde is used to treat certain convulsive disorders. It also has been used in the treatment of alcoholism and in the treatment of nervous and mental conditions to calm or relax patients who are nervous or tense and to produce sleep. However, paraldehyde has generally been replaced by safer and more effective medicines for the treatment of alcoholism and in the treatment of nervous and mental conditions.

Paraldehyde is available only with your doctor's prescription.