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(fen oh FYE brate)
U.S. Brand Names
Antara®; Fenoglide®; Lipofen®; Lofibra®; TriCor®; Triglide®
Canadian Brand Names
Apo-Feno-Micro®; Apo-Fenofibrate®; Dom-Fenofibrate Micro; Feno-Micro-200; Fenomax; Lipidil EZ®; Lipidil Micro®; Lipidil Supra®; Mylan-Fenofibrate Micro; Novo-Fenofibrate; Novo-Fenofibrate-S; Nu-Fenofibrate; PHL-Fenofibrate Supra; PMS-Fenofibrate Micro; PRO-Feno-Super; ratio-Fenofibrate MC; Riva-Fenofibrate Micro; Sandoz-Fenofibrate S
Mexican Brand Names
Controlip
Pharmacologic Category
Antilipemic Agent, Fibric Acid
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to fenofibrate or any other part of this medicine.
• 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, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have any of the following conditions: Gallbladder disease, severe kidney disease, or liver disease.
• If you are breast-feeding.
How does it work?
• Fenofibrate decreases production of bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
How is it best taken?
• Antara™, Triglide™, TriCor®: Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
• Fenoglide™, Lofibra™, Lipofen™: Take this medicine with food.
• Triglide™: Do not take chipped or broken tablets.
• Follow diet plan and exercise program as recommended by healthcare provider.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Check blood work (cholesterol panel). Talk with healthcare provider.
• If you are taking a blood thinner, check blood work (prothrombin time/INR). Talk with healthcare provider.
How should I store this medicine?
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
• Protect from light.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• 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.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2005-04-07 16:41:04.0
Modified: 2010-03-09 08:17:20.0
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