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probucol

n. (context medicine English) A particular antihyperlipidemic drug

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Probucol

Probucol is an anti-hyperlipidemic drug initially developed in the treatment of coronary artery disease.

However, clinical trials were stopped after it was found that it may lower HDL in patients with a previous history of heart disease.

Probucol was initially developed in the 1970s by a chemical company to maximize airplane tire longevity. Probucol is associated with QT interval prolongation.