Tricor (Fenofibrate) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

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May 27, 2012

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What is a stroke?

Brain cell function requires a constant delivery of oxygen and glucose from the bloodstream. A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted, causing brain cells to die. Blood flow can be compromised by a variety of mechanisms.

Blockage of an artery

Narrowing of the small arteries within the brain can cause a lacunar stroke, (lacune means "empty space"). Blockage of a single arteriole can affect a tiny area of brain causing that tissue to die (infarct).
Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) leading to the brain. There are four major blood vessels that supply the brain with blood. The anterior circulation of the brain that controls most motor activity, sensation, thought, speech, and emotion is supplied by the carotid arteries. The posterior circulation, which supplies the brainstem and the cer...

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PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients should be advised:

of the potential benefits and risks of TRICOR.
not to use TRICOR if there is a known hypersensitivity to fenofibrate of fenofibric acid.
of medications that should not be taken in combination with TRICOR.
that if they are taking coumarin anticoagulants, TRICOR may increase their anti-coagulant effect, and increased monitoring may be necessary.
to continue to follow an appropriate lipid-modifying diet while taking TRICOR.
to take TRICOR once daily, without regard to food, at the prescribed dose, swallowing each tablet whole.
to return for routine monitoring.
to inform their physician of all medications, supplements, and herbal preparations they are taking and any change to their medical condition. Patients should also be advised to inform their physicians prescribing a new medication that they are taking TRICOR.
to inform their physician of any muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; onset of abdominal pain; or any other new symptoms.

Last reviewed on RxList: 10/3/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.