title: [Clofibrate banned - what now? (author's transl)].
abstract: Of the drugs which reduce triglycerides and cholesterol we recommend Cedur, Lipanthyl and Ronicol. Of the drugs which predominantly lower cholesterol levels, Skleronorm has proved useful for a long time in the treatment of HLP Types IIa and IIb. Quantalan or Colestid should be used for the severe forms of hypercholesterolemia in children and adults. beta-sitosterin is reserved for the milder types of hypercholesterolemia. The clofibric acid preparations commercially available should not be prescribed for the time being until the patients are reassured on the clofibrate problem. We do not advise essential phospholipids.
mesh_terms: D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002792:Cholestyramine Resin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002994:Clofibrate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control; D005860:Germany, West; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000178:diet therapy; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007885:Legislation, Pharmacy
chemical_list: D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents; D002792:Cholestyramine Resin; D002994:Clofibrate
vernacular_title: Clofibrat-Verbot - was nun?