General Information and Indications:
Fenofibrate is used with diet changes
(restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of
cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty substances) in your blood. Accumulation
of cholesterol and fats along the walls of your arteries (a process known as
atherosclerosis) decreases blood flow and, therefore, the oxygen supply to
your heart, brain, and other parts of your body. Lowering your blood level
of cholesterol and fats may help to prevent heart disease, angina (chest
pain), strokes, and heart attacks.
Information For Users:
Fenofibrate comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is
usually taken once a day with a meal. Follow the directions on your
prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions.
Take fenofibrate exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take
it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.
Continue taking fenofibrate even if you feel well. Do not discontinue taking
fenofibrate without informing your doctor.
special precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to fenofibrate or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants (''blood thinners'')
such as warfarin (Coumadin); HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
(cholesterol-lowering agents) such as lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol),
and simvastatin (Zocor); cholestyramine (Questran); cyclosporine (Sandimmune,
Neoral); and vitamins or herbal products.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding heart disease, gallbladder
disease, or liver or kidney disease.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking fenofibrate, call your
doctor.
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Though adverse effects of fenofibrate are not common,
they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
o gas
o headache
o stomach pain
o upset stomach
o lightheadedness or dizziness
o constipation
o fatigue
o runny nose
If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:
o weakness
o muscle pain or tenderness
o joint pain
o rash
o infection
o flu-like symptoms
Brand Name(s):
o Lofibra®
o TriCor®
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