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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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fenofibric is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Fenofibric safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Fenofibric during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
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?
Kidney can be affected by Fenofibric. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Fenofibric on the Liver?
Fenofibric can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Fenofibric on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Fenofibric. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
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?
Fenofibric is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Fenofibric since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Fenofibric is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Fenofibric is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fenofibric
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Fenofibric to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fenofibric
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Fenofibric and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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