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Antara
ANTARA
(fenofibrate)
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Antara (fenofibrate) Capsules, is a lipid regulating agent available as capsules for oral administration. Each capsule contains 43 mg or 130 mg of micronized fenofibrate. The chemical name for fenofibrate is 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl) phenoxy]2-methyl-propanoic acid, l-methylethyl ester with the following structural formula:
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The empirical formula is C20H21O4Cl and the molecular weight is 360.83; fenofibrate is insoluble in water. The melting point is 79°-82°C. Fenofibrate is a white solid which is stable under ordinary conditions.
Inactive Ingredients: Each gelatin capsule contains sugar spheres, hypromellose, sodium lauryl sulfate, dimethicone, simethicone, and talc. The gelatin capsules also contain black iron oxide, D&C Yellow #10, Indigo carmine FD&C Blue #2, shellac, soya lecithin, sulfur dioxide, titanium dioxide and yellow iron oxide.
Last reviewed on RxList: 1/10/2013
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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