What is the difference between fenofibrate and fenofibrate micronized?

The micronized form of fenofibrate is more rapidly and completely absorbed than the standard formulation, which is available outside the United States. A 67-mg micronized capsule of fenofibrate is the bioequivalent of a 100-mg, non-micronized tablet.

What is fenofibrate micronized used for?

FENOFIBRATE (fen oh FYE brate) can help lower blood fats and cholesterol for people who are at risk of getting inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) from having very high amounts of fats in their blood. This medicine is only for patients whose blood fats are not controlled by diet.

What are the side effects of fenofibrate 160 mg?

The more common side effects that can occur with use of fenofibrate include:

• headache.
• back pain.
• nausea.
• indigestion.
• stuffy or runny nose.
• stomach pain.

What is fenofibrate 40 mg used for?

What happens if you drink alcohol while taking fenofibrate?

What should I avoid while taking fenofibrate? Avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol, or fenofibrate will not be as effective. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can raise triglyceride levels and may increase your risk of liver damage.

When should I take fenofibrate micronized?

This medicine is usually taken once a day. Take the medicine at the same time each day to maintain the medication’s effect. Fenoglide®, Lipofen®, Lofibra™, and Tricor® should be taken with a meal. Antara® and Triglide® can be taken with or without a meal.

How long can I take fenofibrate?

Monitoring of cholesterol/triglyceride levels every four to eight weeks is important to establish the effectiveness of fenofibrate therapy. Your doctor should consider discontinuing therapy if you have not had an adequate response after two months of treatment.

Can you take gemfibrozil and fenofibrate together?

Taking the fenofibrate 1 hour before or 4-6 hours after the bile acid sequestrant may prevent this interaction. Taking the gemfibrozil 2 hours before or after the bile acid sequestrant may prevent this interaction. Your healthcare professionals may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it.

How effective is fenofibrate?

Also used to lower the risk of pancreatitis in adults with very high triglyceride levels (more than 2000 mg/dL). Fenofibrate is more effective than statins at increasing HDL cholesterol levels, similar to atorvastatin and rosuvastatin at reducing triglyceride levels, but less effective than statins at lowering LDL cholesterol levels.

How does fenofibrate work?

What Is Fenofibrate and How Does It Work? Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower “bad” cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise “good” cholesterol ( HDL) in the blood. It works by increasing the natural substance ( enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood.