Fenobate
Fenobate Products are primarily used for
High cholesterol, High triglycerides
About Fenobate Products
Uses of Fenobate Products
Fenofibrate is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides.
Fenobate Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Fenobate are Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Nausea, Headache, Flatulence, Vomiting, Increased liver enzymes, Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood, Back pain, Inflammation of the nose.
How Fenobate Products work
Fenofibrate 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).
Patient Concerns about Fenobate Products
Frequently asked questions about Fenobate Products
Frequently asked questions about Fenofibrate
Q. When should Fenobate 67mg Capsule be taken?
Usually, Fenobate 67mg Capsule 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.
Q. Does Fenobate 67mg Capsule raise blood pressure?
There is no or negligible effect on blood pressure in patients with normal blood pressure levels. However, Fenobate 67mg Capsule may lead to a decrease in blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
Q. Can Fenobate 67mg Capsule cause kidney problems?
Fenobate 67mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disorders. Serum creatinine levels may increase with long-term usage of Fenobate 67mg Capsule 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.
Q. Can I take grapefruit juice with Fenobate 67mg Capsule?
Yes, you can take Fenobate 67mg Capsule 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 Fenobate 67mg Capsule.
Q. What drugs should not be taken with Fenobate 67mg Capsule?
There are few drugs like Oral Anticoagulants or blood thinners, ciclosporin, cholesterol-lowering medications like statins and contraceptives are contraindicated while you take Fenobate 67mg Capsule. Along with that, there are certain medicines which should not be taken with Fenobate 67mg Capsule 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.
Products for Fenobate
Fenobate 67mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹69.85
Fenobate 200mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹131
Not Available
Fenobate 145mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹84.2
Not Available
Fenobate 160mg Capsule
strip of 10 capsules
MRP
₹122
Not Available