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| Pronunciation |
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 (fen
oh FYE
brate) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Tricor® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antilipemic Agent (Fibric Acid) |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to fenofibrate or any other part of the
medicine.
- If you have any of the following conditions: Liver disease, severe
kidney disease, unexplained high liver function tests, primary biliary
cirrhosis, gallbladder disease.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used in combination with diet to decrease
triglycerides that are very high.
- It is used to prevent irritation of the
pancreas.
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| How does it work? |
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- Fenofibrate increases break down of bad cholesterol (low density
lipoprotein). A decrease in triglycerides
follows.
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| How is it best taken? |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
- Do not take a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Avoid alcohol intake (includes wine, beer, and liquor). It can make
triglycerides higher.
- If you are on warfarin, you will require more frequent INR monitoring.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Do not use if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Belly pain, heartburn, and cramps.
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking
hard candy, or chewing gum may
help.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Follow diet plan and exercise program as recommended by healthcare
provider.
- Check lipid (cholesterol) panel. Talk with healthcare provider.
- Check prothrombin time or INR if you are taking warfarin. Talk with
healthcare provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Severe stomach discomfort,
nausea/vomiting.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room temperature. Protect from
moisture.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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