Fenoday 200mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Fenoday 200mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while at the same time raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL). Lowering cholesterol levels reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Fenoday 200mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You can take it at any time of day with food but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly.
This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine it is better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor.
Fenoday 200mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You can take it at any time of day with food but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly.
This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine it is better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor.
Uses of Fenoday Tablet
Side effects of Fenoday Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fenoday
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Flatulence
- Vomiting
- Increased liver enzymes
- Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood
- Back pain
- Inflammation of the nose
How to use Fenoday Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fenoday 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Fenoday Tablet works
Fenoday 200mg Tablet is a lipid lowering medication. It works by lowering the levels of triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fenoday 200mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fenoday 200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fenoday 200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Fenoday 200mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fenoday 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fenoday 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fenoday 200mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Fenoday 200mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Fenoday 200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fenoday 200mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Fenoday 200mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Fenoday Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Fenoday 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- It should be taken with food.
- Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine.
- Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Fenoday 200mg Tablet, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.
- Do not discontinue Fenoday 200mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
- Fenoday 200mg Tablet is the medication of choice for lowering triglyceride levels in the blood. It can reduce triglycerides by up to 50%.
- It decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- Take it along with regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
- It should be taken with food.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine.
- Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
- Do not discontinue Fenoday 200mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
- Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Fenoday 200mg Tablet, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fibric acid derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
PPAR Alpha Agonists (Fibrates)
Patient concerns
FAQs
When should Fenoday 200mg Tablet be taken?
Usually, Fenoday 200mg Tablet is taken once daily with a meal. The initial dose of the medicine will depend on the type and age of the patient. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication and follow the instructions as provided.
Does Fenoday 200mg Tablet raise blood pressure?
There is no or negligible effect on blood pressure in patients with normal blood pressure levels. However, Fenoday 200mg Tablet may lead to a decrease in blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
Can Fenoday 200mg Tablet cause kidney problems?
Fenoday 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disorders. Serum creatinine levels may increase with long-term usage of Fenoday 200mg Tablet but is completely reversible. The evidence of kidney damage with this medicine is rare still the kidney function blood test should be done regularly if there is a possibility of kidney damage. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Inform the doctor if you have had any disease and all the medicines that you are taking for a better diagnosis and treatment.
Can I take grapefruit juice with Fenoday 200mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take Fenoday 200mg Tablet with grapefruit juice. The possibility of interaction of the medicine with grapefruit is unlikely as they are broken down in our body by different enzymes. However, if in doubt then limit the intake of grapefruit juice while taking Fenoday 200mg Tablet.
What drugs should not be taken with Fenoday 200mg Tablet?
There are few drugs like Oral Anticoagulants or blood thinners, ciclosporin, cholesterol-lowering medications like statins and contraceptives are contraindicated while you take Fenoday 200mg Tablet. Along with that, there are certain medicines which should not be taken with Fenoday 200mg Tablet and therefore you must give a proper history to your doctor regarding your ongoing medication. This is done to analyze the condition and provide a proper therapy and prescription which will help minimizing the side effects of the medication.
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