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Tricor
Information
IMPORTANT
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE
FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR OTHER
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE THAT USE
OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING THIS DRUG.
Tricor
(FENOFIBRATE) 160 MG DIN: 02241602
FENOFIBRATE - ORAL
USES:
This medication is used along with a non-drug program (including diet
changes) to treat cholesterol and lipid disorders.
HOW
TO USE: This drug is taken by mouth with food as directed. Dosage
is adjusted based on your condition and response. The maximum daily dose
is 200 mg.
Separate doses of this drug and any bile acid resin drug (e.g., colestipol
or cholestyramine) by at least 4 hours. Full effects of this drug may
take up to 3 months to occur.
SIDE
EFFECTS: Upset stomach, constipation, headache, dizziness or trouble
sleeping may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor
promptly.
Report promptly: muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, fever. Very unlikely
but report promptly: decreased sexual drive, yellowing eyes or skin, stomach
pain.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek
immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:
rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, diabetes,
liver and/or kidney disease, gallbladder disease, low thyroid (hypothyroidism),
muscle disorders.
In the U.S. - This medication should be used only when clearly needed
during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
In Canada - This medication must not be used during pregnancy. If you
become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
Women of childbearing age should use an effective form of birth control.
Stop using this drug for several months before planning a pregnancy.
It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Breast-feeding
while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG
INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription
medication you may use, especially: "blood thinners" (e.g.,
warfarin), "statin" drugs (e.g., lovastatin, simvastatin), cyclosporine,
MAO Inhibitors (e.g., selegiline, furazolidone, tranylcypromine, phenelzine,
moclobemide), certain diabetic medicine (sulfonylureas such as glipizide;
and insulin), estrogens/birth control pills.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately.
NOTES:
Do not share this medication with others. Diet changes, weight loss (if
overweight), exercise and drug therapy all are critical to reduce and
control your cholesterol and lipids (fats in the blood). Consult your
doctor about how to lower your heart disease risk factors. Laboratory
tests will be performed to monitor this drug.
MISSED
DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is
near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual
dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
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