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FenofibrateWeight:
200 mgbest Price:
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Fenofibrate
Indications
Fenofibrate is indicated for hyperlipidemias of type lla, llb, III, IV & V in patients who have not responded adequately to diet & other appropriate measures.
Pharmacology
Fenofibrate is a fibric acid derivative. Fenofibrate is rapidly hydrolyzed after oral ingestion to its pharmacologically active form, fenofibric acid. Fenofibric acid produces reductions in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, Apo-lipoprotein B, Total triglycerides and VLDL. In addition, treatment with Fenofibrate results in increases in HDL and apo-proteins apoAI apoAII. Fenofibrate also reduces serum uric acid levels in hyperuricemic and normal individuals by increasing the urinary excretion of uric acid. The micronised form of Nofiate (Fenofibrate) has enhanced absorption over the non-micronised formulation.
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
Gastro-intestinal (e.g. nausea, anorexia, gastric pain), pruritus, urticaria, impotence, also headache, dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, hair loss; myotoxicity.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Fenofibrate is not recommended for pregnant women.
Therapeutic
There is no specific treatment for overdose with Fenofibrate. General supportive care of the patients is indicated, including monitoring of vital signs and observation of clinical status, should an overdose occur. Because Fenofibrate is highly bound to plasma proteins, hemodialysis should not be considered.
Storage Conditions
Fibrates
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