probucol

trade names: Bifenabid, Lesterol, Lorelco, Lurselle, Super-lipid; drug class: antihyperlipidemic; action: increases bile acid excretion, catabolism of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol; may block oxidation of LDL-cholesterol; use: severe hypercholesterolemia when other treatment is unsuccessful.

Brand names: Lorelco®

Chemical formula:

Last updated: 7/1/2002

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