Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS4517

USA Brand Name

Tricor

Strength

160mg

Generic Name

Fenofibrate (160Mg)

Manufacturer

Taj Pharma India Ltd

## Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet (Fenofibrate)

## What Is The Generic Name For Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet:

Fenofibrate is the generic version for Fenacor 160 mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet (Fenofibrate):

Lipidil

Tricor

## About Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet (Fenofibrate)

Fenacor 160 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Fenofibrate, which is used for the treatment of high cholesterol. This medicine acts by lowering triglycerides & bad cholesterol (LDL), while at the same time increasing the levels of good cholesterol (HDL). Lower cholesterol levels also reduces the risk of heart attack & stroke. Triglycerides are a kind of fat found in the blood. Excess of this type of fat might raise the risk of coronary artery disease, especially in women. Cholesterol is a kind of fat in the blood, which is necessary for healthy growth & development. On the other hand, if the levels of this fat increase further than the requirement of the body, it can be harmful. The body manufactures all types of the cholesterol it needs from the food we eat daily. This medicine is obtainable at all the leading primary pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores easily but it must be taken strictly on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Taj Pharma India Ltd. is one of the primary pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Fenacor 160 mg Tablet.

## Strength :

Fenacor 160 mg Tablet contains an active constituent, Fenofibrate (160 mg). This medicine is obtainable in other substitutes at all the leading primary online pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores easily.

## What Are The Uses Of The Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet (Fenofibrate):

Fenacor 160 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in the following conditions:

High triglycerides

High cholesterol

## How Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet (Fenofibrate) Works:

Fenacor 160 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Fenofibrate, is a lipid lowering medication which acts by lowering the levels of triglycerides & bad cholesterol (LDL), while raising the levels of good cholesterol (HDL). Fenofibrate is a fibric acid, which is a prodrug comprising of fenofibric acid that is linked to an isopropyl ester. This lowers lipid levels by activating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα). PPARα activates lipoprotein lipase & reduces apoprotein CIII that increases lipolysis & elimination of triglyceride-rich particles from plasma.

## Before You Use Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet (Fenofibrate):

Make certain that:

You are not having some severe Disease

You are not sensitive to Fenofibrate

Your doctor have to be well-informed regarding your medical history like your pre-existing disease, surgeries & Medications, lifestyle, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet (Fenofibrate):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet (Fenofibrate):

You should not take Fenacor 160 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Are pregnant

Have gallbladder disease

Have infections

Have Cholelithiasis

Have Increase in serum creatinine levels

Have Rhabdomyolysis

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have an Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have infections

## Dosage :

Fenacor 160 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Fenofibrate, which is used for the treatment of high cholesterol & High triglycerides . This medicine is obtainable in different substitutes & strength easily. This medicine must be purchased or taken on doctor’s prescription only. You must discuss about with your medical doctor for adjustment of dosage & time of the medicine given the fact that severity of the disease vary from person to person. This can only be judged finest by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Fenacor 160 mg Tablet at a fixed time with food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Fenacor 160 mg Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet (Fenofibrate) to Be Used:

As Fenacor 160 mg Tablet is available in various strengths & substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Fenacor 160 mg Tablet. You should not take this Tablet on your own & for a longer period than recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet (Fenofibrate):

Take Fenacor 160 mg Tablet in the dose & duration as recommended by your medical doctor. You must swallow the medicine as a whole & not chew, crush, or break the Tablet. Fenacor 160 mg Tablet can be taken with food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet (Fenofibrate):

You are always advised to take Fenacor 160 mg Tablet as prescribed. You must not start or stop using this medication unexpectedly on your own. You have to follow all the procedure given by your doctor, rigorously. You must not take the Tablet in a larger or smaller measure or for an extended period than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You must look for medical emergency treatment and/ or get in touch with your medical doctor instantaneously in case of any overdose symptoms. The emergency treatment will be initiated without delay by your medical doctor if they detect any overdose symptoms in you.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dose of the Tablet has to be taken as fast as feasible. You must strictly skip the missed dose if it is the time for your next planned dosage by now. It is firmly recommended not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Fenacor 160 Mg Tablet (Fenofibrate):

Chills and fever

Itching and skin rash

Nausea and Vomiting

Headache

Shortness of breath

Weakness

Runny Nose

Stuffy Nose

Increased liver enzymes

Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Several medicines have been reported to interact with Fenacor 160 mg Tablet. These interactions might create some needless or unfavorable effects or it may cause your drug not to function properly. You should continually have a discussion with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well proposed medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Glimepiride

Gliclazide

Rosuvastatin

Atorvastatin

Pioglitazone

Hypoglycemic agents

Statin agents

This medicine can also interact with the following disease condition:

Liver disease

Infections

Kidney disease

Rhabdomyolysis

## Warning And Precaution:

Fenacor 160 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Infections

Kidney/ Liver disease

Allergy

Use of this medicine is not suggested by children under 18 years of age and elderly patients

You have to regularly get your blood tests done to check your blood cells, electrolyte levels & hemoglobin levels, liver & kidney function, during treatment with this medicine

You should also get your blood pressure & levels of proteins in urine checked frequently while taking this medicine

You must take low-fat diet, exercise regularly and stop smoking for this medicine to work better

You should not drive or operate heavy machines concurrently as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You be supposed not to take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding

You must always talk about with your medical doctor to get the first-rated treatment if you are observing a number of of the above mentioned conditions/ symptoms.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Fenacor 160 mg Tablet out of reach and view of the children

This medicine is strictly used with care for treatment of children

Fenacor 160 mg Tablet is not suggested for use in pregnant women owing to the increased risk of injurious effects on the unborn baby

You should always check up the information in particular printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

You must always talk about with your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in terms of the dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Fenacor 160 mg Tablet should be taken as recommended by your doctor. You must not take this prescription for a longer period than recommended by the medical doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Fenacor 160 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark & dry place. Make sure that the Tablet is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.