Tricor
intended to address high lipid levels.
Strengths: 160 · 200mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Lipantil; Supralip
- Therapeutic class
Fibrate
- Pharmacological class
PPAR-alpha agonist
- Contraindications
severe hepatic impairment; severe renal impairment; gallbladder disease
- Precautions and warnings
monitor liver enzymes; report unexplained muscle pain
- Minor side effects
nausea; diarrhoea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
rash; elevated liver enzymes
- Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
intended to address high lipid levels.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
AbbVie
- Onset Time
2–4 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
statins; warfarin
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Mechanism of action
Fenofibrate activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR-alpha), which increases the breakdown of triglycerides and lowers LDL cholesterol levels.
Tricor
intended to address high lipid levels.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Fenofibrate
- Listed indication(s): Hypertriglyceridaemia, Mixed Dyslipidaemia
Usually available as
- 90 tablets - 160 mg386-160-mg-4407
- 60 tablets - 200 mg386-200-mg-4412