Fenofibrate Tablets (Fenofibrate)

Adult dose

As Fenofibrate, take 160 mg orally once daily immediately after a meal. Fenofibrate must be administered in conjunction with dietary therapy. This medication may be absorbed less effectively on an empty stomach, so it should be taken immediately after a meal.

Child dose

There is currently no clinical data regarding the use of this medication in pediatric patients.

This medication should not be used in patients with impaired liver function or severe kidney dysfunction. It is also advised to avoid this medication in pregnant women, women who are potentially pregnant, and nursing mothers. Additionally, patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its ingredients, those with gallbladder disease, children, patients with biliary cirrhosis, and those with pancreatitis should avoid its use. Caution is necessary when administering this drug to patients with mildly impaired kidney function, those with a history of liver issues, hypoalbuminemia, a history of gallstones, patients on anticoagulants, those taking specific dyslipidemia medications concurrently, and elderly patients. Adverse effects such as liver dysfunction, skin rash, myalgia, gastrointestinal issues, and, rarely, blood abnormalities or changes in kidney function may occur while taking this medication, so it is essential to consult a doctor immediately if these symptoms arise. Patients with reduced kidney function are at risk for muscle damage and worsening kidney function, thus requiring regular testing. Furthermore, this medication may interact with other drugs; care should be taken when used with anticoagulants or specific dyslipidemia agents, as well as hypoglycemics. It is safer not to use this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and it should not be used in children. Elderly patients should be cautious due to potential declines in liver and kidney function, necessitating regular kidney function monitoring. No specific antidote is available in case of overdose, so strict adherence to dosage is crucial. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe edema with elevated blood pressure

Mild side effects

Hepatomegaly, biliary duct cholestasis hepatitis, gallstones, rash, itching, hair loss, weakness, high fever, dizziness, headache, peripheral neuropathy, thromboembolism, elevated creatine kinase, myalgia, muscle cramps, arthralgia, gastrointestinal disturbances (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating), seizures, hemoglobin decrease, leukopenia, eosinophilia, serum creatinine increase, elevated urea, eosinophilic pneumonia, ventricular arrhythmias, fatigue

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP X 10]