Generic
Fenofibrate
Dosage Administration
For the treatment of adult patients with hypercholesterolemia or mixed hyperlipidemia, the initial dose of Fenofibrate is 200 mg per day. For adult patients with hypertriglyceridemia, the initial dose is 67 to 200 mg per day. Dose should be individualized according to patient response. Fenofibrate should be given with meal there by, optimizing the bioavailability of the medication. Or, as directed by the registered physician.
Contraindications
Fenofibrate is not recommended for pregnant women.
Side Effects
Special care needed in patients with renal disease, as progressive increases in serum creatinine concentration or failure to follow dosage guidelines may result in myotoxicity; discontinue if myotoxicity suspected or creatinine kinase concentration increases significantly. Liver function tests recommended every 3 months for first year.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Gastro-intestinal (e.g. nausea, anorexia, gastric pain), pruritus, urticaria, impotence, also headache, dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, hair loss; myotoxicity.
Therapeutic
Fenofibrate is not recommended for pregnant women.
Storage Conditions
Special care needed in patients with renal disease, as progressive increases in serum creatinine concentration or failure to follow dosage guidelines may result in myotoxicity; discontinue if myotoxicity suspected or creatinine kinase concentration increases significantly. Liver function tests recommended every 3 months for first year.
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