What is Tricor used for?
FENOFIBRATE can help to lower blood fats and cholesterol for people who are at the risk of getting inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) from having a very high blood fat ratio. This medicine is only for the patients whose blood fats are not controlled by diet.
What should I discuss with my physician prior to taking Tricor?
Please do tell your physician if you have any of the following conditions:
- gallbladder disease
- heart diseases
- kidney diseasess
- liver diseasess
- an unusual or allergic reaction to fenofibrate, gemfibrozil, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How is Tricor should be taken?
Take it orally during a meal accompanied with a glass of water. This medicine should be taken at the regular intervals. It should never be taken more often than prescribed. You shouldn’t stop the treatment course unless your physician specifically advised you to do so.
Contact your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine by children. Special care might be necessary.
Overdosage: If you suspect an overdosage, get in touch with the nearest poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTE: This medicine is only intended for your use. You should never share it with the others.
What to do if I missed a dose of Tricor?
If you missed a dose, it should be taken as soon as possible. If the time has almost come for the next dose, only that one should be taken. You should never take double or extra doses; a single doze is sufficient for the purposes.
What are the possible interactions of Tricor with the other medicine/food/etc?
This medicine should never be taken with any of the following drugs:
- ezetimibe
- statin-type cholesterol lowering drugs like atorvastatin, cerivastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, or simvastatin
- red yeast rice
It may also trigger possible interactions with the following:
- cholestyramine or colestipol
- cyclosporine
- warfarin
This list is not all-inclusive. Provide your health care provider with a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them whether you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some of those items may also interact with your medicine.
Is there anything I should pay attention to while taking Tricor?
Pay regular visits to your doctor or health care professional to undergo checks on your progress. Your blood fat level measurements and other tests will have to be done from time to time. Do not stop taking this medicine prematurely except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
This medicine is only a part of the total cholesterol-lowering program. Your health care professional or dietician can suggest a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet to you that will reduce the risk of getting heart and blood vessel disease. Avoid alcohol and smoking, and keep a proper exercise schedule.
If you have diabetes, close regulation and monitoring of your blood sugars can help your blood fat levels. This medicine may change the way your diabetic medicine works, and sometimes will require that your dosages be adjusted. Check with your doctor or health care professional.
You may experience drowsiness or dizziness symptoms. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand up or sit up quickly, especially if you are a senior patient. This is to reduce the risk of possible dizziness or fainting spells.
This drug can make you more sensitive to the sun, that is why you should keep out of it during the treatment course. If sun can’t be avoided, at least wear protective clothes and always use a sunscreen.You shouldn’t use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths during the treatment course.
Does Tricor have any possible side effects?
The following side effects should be reported to your doctor or health care professional as soon as they are noticed:
- allergic reactions like skin rashes, itching or hives,face, lips, or tongue swelling
- dark urine
- lower back or side pain
- muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
- skin-bruising
- stomach pain
- trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
- unusual weakness or feeling tired
- yellowing of the eyes or skin
The side effects listed below usually do not necessarily require any medical attention (please do report them to your physician if they are recurrent or bothersome):
- constipation
- headache
- nausea
Other side effects are also possible, the above list is not all inclusive.
Where should I keep Tricor?
Keep this medicine out of the children’s reach.
This medicine should be stored at the room temperatures between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of any unused medicine after the expiry date is reached.