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Fenofibric is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol, High Triglycerides.
The correct dosage of Fenofibric depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Fenofibric side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Fenofibric are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Fenofibric's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Fenofibric's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Fenofibric is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Cholecystitis as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Fenofibric are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Fenofibric may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fenofibric is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Fenofibric is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Fenofibric safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Fenofibric will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Fenofibric safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Fenofibric on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Fenofibric will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Fenofibric on the Kidneys?
Fenofibric may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fenofibric on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Fenofibric. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Fenofibric on the Heart?
Fenofibric may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Fenofibric should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fenofibric unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fenofibric habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Fenofibric has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Fenofibric will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Fenofibric only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fenofibric is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fenofibric
When consumed with certain foods, Fenofibric may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fenofibric
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Fenofibric with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Triglide (fenofibrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 639-640
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 551-552