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Fenodac, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol, High Triglycerides.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fenodac. 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 Fenodac side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fenodac go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fenodac is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Fenodac has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Fenodac related warnings section.
Fenodac can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Fenodac in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Cholecystitis. The section on Fenodac contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Fenodac may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Fenodac is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Fenodac 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 Fenodac is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Fenodac safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Fenodac will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Fenodac safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Fenodac on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Fenodac will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Fenodac on the Kidneys?
Fenodac 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 Fenodac on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Fenodac. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Fenodac only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Fenodac on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Fenodac. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Fenodac 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 Fenodac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fenodac habit forming or addictive?
Fenodac 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 Fenodac since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Fenodac should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Fenodac for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fenodac
Fenodac may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fenodac
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Fenodac and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
