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Fenofibrate 40 mg/ 120 mg
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Fenofibrate Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Fenofibrate (brand names: Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Lofibra, TriCor, Triglide) is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride (fatty acid) levels. It is in the fibrate class of drugs. Fenofibrate is a generic drug. Infrequent side effects include gallstones and liver problems. Call your doctor if you experience unlikely but serious side effects including severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine. Rare but serious side effect of the muscles may occur. Contact your doctor if you have unusual muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if accompanied by fever or flu-like symptoms.
The initial dose of Fenofibrate tablets ranges from 40 to 120 mg per day. Dosage is individualized according to patient response. Fenofibrate may interact with blood thinners, cyclosporine, or other cholesterol-lowering medicines. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Fenofibrate is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
Our Fenofibrate (brand names: Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Lofibra, TriCor, Triglide) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.
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Fenofibrate Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Hyperlipidemia and Mixed Dyslipidemia
Fenofibrate (fenofibrate (fenofibrate) ) is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet to reduce elevated LDL-C, Total-C, Triglycerides, and Apo B, and to increase HDL-C in adult patients with primary hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia. Lipid-altering agents should be used in addition to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol when response to diet and non-pharmacological interventions alone has been inadequate.
Hypertriglyceridemia
Fenofibrate (fenofibrate (fenofibrate) ) is also indicated as adjunctive therapy t...
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Fenofibrate Patient Information: Side Effects
Fenofibrate has been associated with a rare but serious side effect of the muscles. Contact your doctor at once if you have unusual muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if accompanied by fever or flu-like feeling.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using fenofibrate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- severe stomach pain;
- nausea, vomiting;
- unusual weakness;...
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Fenofibrate Consumer Information: Uses
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may also decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis).
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