Fenoflex Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Fenofibrate

Indications/Uses

Treatment of types IIa, IIb, III, IV & V hyperlipoproteinemias. Secondary hyperlipoproteinemia.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 cap once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Severe renal dysfunction, active liver disease, hepatic dysfunction eg, primary biliary cirrhosis & unexplained persistent liver function, preexisting gallbladder disease, chronic or acute pancreatitis. Known photoallergy or phototoxic reaction during treatment w/ fenofibrate or ketoprofen. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity. Monitor liver & renal function. Cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, venothromboembolic disease, hematologic changes. Muscle toxicity, rhabdomyolysis. Discontinue therapy in case of an increase in creatinine levels >50% ULN. Childn & infants. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Abnormal elevation in serum transaminases (ALT &/or AST), epigastric distress, flatulence, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, erythema, pruritus, urticaria, muscle pain & weakness, arthralgia, headache, dizziness, insomnia, decreased libido, hair loss, & wt loss, back pain, asthenia, flu syndrome, chest pain, accidental injury. CNS, CV, GI, hemic & lymphatic, hepatobiliary, metabolic & nutritional, musculoskeletal, resp & urogenital disorders. Effects on special senses, skin & appendages

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Drug Interactions

Coumarin anticoagulants, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, bile acid sequestrants, colchicine, glitazones, cyclosporine, tacrolimus.

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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

Fenoflex cap 160 mg

Packing/Price

30's (P1,130/box)

Fenoflex

fenofibrate

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc