Pharmacologic Substance
halofenate
Subclass of:
Phenoxyacetates; Phenylacetates; Glycolates
Definitions related to halofenate:
  • A selective peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma) modulator with antilipidemic activity. Halofenate also decreases fasting plasma glucose in type 2 diabetic patients, but not normoglycemic subjects.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An antihyperlipoproteinemic agent and uricosuric agent.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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