Fenofibrate 40 mg/ 120 mg (Fenofibrate) Drug Information: Overdosage and Contraindications

Pill Identifier Search

May 27, 2012

Fenofibrate

Cholesterol »

Cholesterol facts

High cholesterol is also referred to as hypercholesterolemia (hyper=high + cholesterol + emia = in the blood) or hyperlipidemia
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is an important part of the outer lining of cells in the body of animals.
Cholesterol is also found in the blood circulation of humans.
Cholesterol in the blood originates from dietary intake and liver production.
Dietary cholesterol comes primarily from animal sources including meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products.
Organ meats such as liver, are especially high in cholesterol content.
LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol is called "bad" cholesterol, because elevated levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease.
HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol is called the "good cholesterol" because HDL cholesterol particles pre...

Read the Cholesterol article »

« Previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Next »

Fenofibrate 40 mg/ 120 mg User Reviews >>

Fenofibrate 40 mg/ 120 mg

Cholesterol Levels Slideshow Pictures

Lowering Cholesterol Slideshow Pictures

Take the Cholesterol Quiz

font size

OVERDOSE

There is no specific treatment for overdose with fenofibrate (fenofibrate (fenofibrate) ) . General supportive care of the patient is indicated, including monitoring of vital signs and observation of clinical status, should an overdose occur. If indicated, elimination of unabsorbed drug should be achieved by emesis or gastric lavage; usual precautions should be observed to maintain the airway. Because fenofibrate (fenofibrate (fenofibrate) ) is highly bound to plasma proteins, hemodialysis should not be considered.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Fenofibrate (fenofibrate (fenofibrate) ) is contraindicated in patients with severe renal dysfunction, including those receiving dialysis [see Clinical Pharmacology]
Fenofibrate (fenofibrate (fenofibrate) ) is contraindicated in patients with active liver disease, including those with primary biliary cirrhosis and unexplained persistent liver function abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions]
Fenofibrate (fenofibrate (fenofibrate) ) is contraindicated in patients with gallbladder disease [see Warnings and Precautions]
Fenofibrate (fenofibrate (fenofibrate) ) is contraindicated in nursing mothers [see Use in Specific Populations]
Fenofibrate (fenofibrate (fenofibrate) ) is contraindicated in patients who have a known hypersensitivity to fenofibrate (fenofibrate (fenofibrate) ) , such as severe skin rashes, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. [see Warnings and Precautions]