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Fenofibric Acid
Latest prescription information about Fenofibric Acid. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Fenofibric Acid
Pronunciation : FEN-oh-FYE-bric AS-id
Therapeutic Classification : antilipemics
Trade Name(s):
India- Fenacor, Fenobate, Fenocor, Fenolip, Fibral, Fibrate, Finate, Lipicard, Lotgl, Stanlip, Stanlip 14, Tg Check , Thrombiflo, Tricheck, Trilip International- AFF film-coated tab. This medication is used to reduce the cholesterol in patients with obesity problem. It is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). It slows the production of cholesterol in the body. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : PO- The recommended dose is 48-145 mg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, once daily, with or without food. Special Instruction : *Caution needed in patients with history of preexisting gallbladder disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. *Follow the diet, exercise and weight loss program given to you by your healthcare provider. *Do not take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor. *Monitor liver function test (LFT) before starting therapy and at 12 week after starting and periodically thereafter. *Patient may develop with increased risk of muscular disease, kidney failure, kidney stones, gallbladder stones, and inflammation of pancreas. If it is so stop this medication. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal- Inflammation of the lining of the stomach, abdominal pain, Constipation, flatulence, upset stomach, nausea and diarrhea. Central Nervous System- Difficulty in sleeping, lack of energy and headache. Musculoskeletal- Back pain, leg pain, joint pain, burning feet, and body ache, muscle pain. Respiratory- Breathing problem and runny nose. Miscellaneous- Abnormal liver function and numbness in legs. *Consultation with your doctor needed in the following conditions:muscle pain, tenderness or weakness. Storage Conditions : Store at 25°C. Store it in an airtight container and keep away from children. |
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