Fenofibrate/simvastatin

Fenofibrate/simvastatin, sold under the brand name Cholib, is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels when used in combination with a low-fat diet and exercise.[1] It contains fenofibrate and simvastatin.[1]

Fenofibrate/simvastatin
Combination of
FenofibrateFibrate
SimvastatinStatin
Clinical data
Trade namesCholib
Routes of
administration
By mouth
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status
  • EU: Rx-only [1]
Identifiers
KEGG

It was approved for use in the European Union in August 2013.[1]

References

  1. "Cholib EPAR". European Medicines Agency (EMA). 5 March 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2020.

Further reading

  • "Fenofibrate". Drug Information Portal. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  • "Simvastatin". Drug Information Portal. U.S. National Library of Medicine.


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