Fenofibrates

• For reducing raised levels of fat (triglycerides) with normal levels of good fat (HDL).
• For reducing raised levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in patients who are at risk of heart disease when statin alone is not sufficient.
• For reducing high levels of fat (cholesterol and triglycerides) when statins cannot be given or are insufficient when given alone.

When should one not use Fenofibrates

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Pain or discomfort in the abdomen
• Feeling sick (nausea)
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Skin rashes
• Sensitivity to light
• Muscle cramps

Other General Warnings

• You have an intolerance to certain sugars (lactose intolerance)
• You or someone in your family has muscle-related disorders
• You have a thyroid disorder
• You have liver or kidney disease
• You consume too much alcohol

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of Fenofibrates with blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin) may increase the risk of bleeding
• Reversible problems related to kidneys have been reported when Fenofibrates is given in patients taking medicines for lowering immunity (cyclosporin)
• Use of fenofibrate with other fat lowering medicines(other fibrates and statins) should be done carefully as it increases the risk of muscle damage
• Effects of this medicine may be reduced in patients taking birth control pills (oestrogen-containing oral contraceptives)
• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation, and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions

Overdose

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