Lipenthil 200 mg 30 capsules - Fenofibrate :
Fenofibrate is used in addition to the diet to lower levels of triglycerides and harmful cholesterol in the blood and to increase the rate of production of healthy cholesterol.
Do not take fenofibrate:
- If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
- If you suffer from kidney disease.
- If you suffer from liver or gallbladder disease.
- If you are breastfeeding.
Warnings and precautions:
Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including, if you have:
- If you suffer from kidney, liver or gallbladder problems.
- If you have muscle problems.
- If you suffer from diabetes.
- If you suffer from hypothyroidism.
- This drug may cause muscle damage, especially if you are taking a drug that belongs to the "statin" family, if you are older than 65 years, if you have diabetes, kidney problems, or hypothyroidism.
- This drug may cause liver and kidney problems.
- Your doctor may order regular blood tests to monitor their function.
Possible side effects:
- Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; Itch; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; Unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Serious side effects:
- Muscle problems.
- Liver problems.
- Kidney problems.
Very common side effects:
Other medicines and fenofibrate:
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take.
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Fenofibrate interacts with the following medications:
- Other cholesterol-lowering drugs.
- Blood thinners such as warfarin and Coumadin.
- Immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus.
- Drugs such as cholestyramine or colesevelam.
How to take fenofibrate :
- Your doctor should advise you to follow a low-fat diet before taking this drug.
- Swallow whole.
- Avoid chewing, breaking, or crushing.
- This drug, if produced by some brands, must be taken with food.
- It can be taken if produced by some other brands with or without food.
- Consult your pharmacist to determine whether you need to take your drug with or without food.
- The usual recommended dose is one capsule or one tablet once daily.
- This medicine is intended for adults over 18 years of age.
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