Fenolit Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Fenofibrate

Indications/Uses

Treatment of type IIa, IIb, III, IV, V hyperlipoproteinemias.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 cap daily, may be adjusted to 200-400 mg daily.

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Severe hepatic impairment, primary biliary cirrhosis, gallstones or gallbladder disorders, hypoalbuminemic states eg, nephrotic syndrome.

Special Precautions

Renal impairment.

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Adverse Reactions

GI upsets eg, anorexia, nausea, gastric discomfort.

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Drug Interactions

May enhance anticoagulant effect up to 50% of its potency. Tolbutamide & other sulfonylurea antidiabetics; phenytoin; furosemide (in patients w/ hypoalbuminemia) may be displaced from plasma proteins by fibrates.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Dyslipidaemic Agents

ATC Classification

C10AB05 - fenofibrate ; Belongs to the class of fibrates. Used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fenolit cap 200 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P2,000/box)

Fenolit

fenofibrate

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Littman