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Lipicard is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of High Cholesterol, High Triglycerides.
The optimal dosage of Lipicard is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lipicard can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Lipicard normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lipicard is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Lipicard related warnings talks about Lipicard's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lipicard is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Cholecystitis are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lipicard contraindications section.
Additionally, Lipicard may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lipicard is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lipicard 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 Lipicard safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Lipicard for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Lipicard safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Lipicard for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Lipicard on the Kidneys?
Lipicard can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Lipicard on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Lipicard. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Lipicard only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lipicard on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Lipicard. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Lipicard 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 Lipicard unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lipicard habit forming or addictive?
Lipicard is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Lipicard since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lipicard only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lipicard is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lipicard
Taking Lipicard with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lipicard
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lipicard with alcohol will be.
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