Colestrim/Colestrim Supra

Colestrim/Colestrim Supra Adverse Reactions

fenofibrate

Manufacturer:

Mega Lifesciences

Distributor:

Maxxcare
Full Prescribing Info
Adverse Reactions
The adverse effects are mild and fugitive: Common (1/100, <1/10): Gastrointestinal: Digestive, gastric or intestinal disorders (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence).
Hepatobiliary: Moderately elevated levels or serum transaminases.
Uncommon (1/1,000, <1/100): Liver: Development of gallstones.
Skin: Rashes, pruritus, urticaria or photosensitivity reactions.
Testing: Increases in serum creatinine and urea.
Rare (1/10,000, <1/1,000): Hair: Alopecia.
Muscle: Diffuse myalgia, myositis, muscular cramps and weakness.
Blood: Decreased haemoglobin and leukocytes.
Nervous System: Sexual asthenia.
Very Rare (<1/10,000): Gastrointestinal: Cases of pancreatitis have been reported during treatment with fenofibrate.
Liver: Episodes of hepatitis. When symptoms (eg, jaundice, pruritus) indicative of hepatitis occur, laboratory tests are to be conducted for verification and fenofibrate discontinued, if applicable.
Skin: Cutaneous photosensitivity with erythema, vesiculation or nodulation on parts of the skin exposed to sunlight or artificial UV light (eg, sunlamp). In individual cases (even after many months of uncomplicated use).
Muscle: Rhabdomyolysis.
Respiratory: Interstitial pneumopathies.
Inform the physician in case of any adverse reactions related to drug use.
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