Generic name: Fenofibrate
Brand name: Tricor
General Information:
Tricor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol in the body. This remedy is prescribed together with a non-drug program (including diet changes) to treat cholesterol and lipid disorders.
Your doctor may prescribe this remedy for other purposes. Contact your physician if you need to learn more information about this drug.
Don’t stop treatment with Tricor earlier than it was prescribed by your doctor even if you notice improvements of your condition. Stopping the medication too early may worsen your condition. Be careful about doing dangerous tasks, driving, operating machinery or climbing until you are aware how this drug affects you. Don’t drink alcohol. Always contact a medic before giving Tricor to a child.
What symptoms or conditions should I report to a doctor before I take this medicine?
It is important to report to a doctor if you have or had the following conditions:
- allergy to Tricor, other dyes, preservatives, medicines or foods
- kidney or liver disease
- diabetes
- hepatitis
- hypothyroidism
- cirrhosis of the liver
- gallbladder disease
How do I take this medicine?
Note: This remedy was prescribed to you only. Don’t share this medicament with others. Follow strictly your doctor’s recommendations. Don’t take more or longer than your doctor recommended.
Tricor is taken orally with a glass of water with or without food.
Overdosage:
This list of interactions may be not complete. Provide your medical practitioners entire list of medicines, herbs, dietary supplements or non-prescription drugs you take. Moreover tell them whether you drink alcohol, use illegal drugs or smoke. Particular items may interact with your drug.
What should be done if I missed the dose?
In case you forgot to take the dose, take it at your earliest opportunity. Never double your dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Take only one dose at once.
Interactions:
- cyclosporine (Neoral, Gengraf, Sandimmune)
- a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin)
- other cholesterol-lowering medicines such as simvastatin (Zocor), lovastatin (Mevacor), fluvastatin (Lescol), pravastatin (Pravachol), cerivastatin (Baycol), atorvastatin (Lipitor)
This list of interactions may be not complete. Provide your medical practitioners entire list of medicines, herbs, dietary supplements or non-prescription drugs you take. Moreover tell them whether you drink alcohol, use illegal drugs or smoke. Particular items may interact with your drug.
Which side effects can I perceive from this remedy?
Contact your physician immediately if you notice any of the following
Serious side effects:
- allergy like skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, hives, itching, difficulty breathing
- fever
- vomiting
- severe stomach pain
- unusual weakness
- nausea
Side effects which as a rule don’t require medical control
(provide your health care provider if they persist or are troublesome):
- indigestion
- joint pain
- a rash
- bloating or gas
This list of side effects may be not complete, others may occur. Inform your medical practitioners about all side effects you experience.
Important Information:
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Tricor. Follow your doctor’s prescribed diet.
Inform your physician in case you feel unexplained muscle weakness or pain, tenderness, fever, dark colored urine, flu symptoms.
Check your physician regularly. You may need regular tests to make sure your liver is working properly.
This remedy is only a part of a total heart-health program. Follow any recommendations of your doctor concerning low-fat diet.
FDA pregnancy category C. Ask your physician about using this remedy during pregnancy, breast-feeding.
Storage:
Tricor should be stored at room temperature, in a tightly closed container. Protect from moisture, direct heat, and light. Do not store in the bathroom or near a sink. Keep Tricor out of the reach of children and away from animals.
Warning: Before taking the drug you need to consult your doctor. The information contained in this article is not intended to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, adverse effects, directions, uses, allergic reactions or warnings.
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