Drug name: Tricor

Other names used:

• Antara®

Active Ingredients:

• fenofibrate

Therapeutic effects of Tricor: As Tricor is derived from fibric acid, it is classified into the group of fibrates. While consuming Tricor, the synthesis of lipoprotein lipase increases in the body. Enzyme lipoprotein lipase is responsible for the breakdown of triglycerides and then eases its elimination from the body. Another way of action is reduction of Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) and cholesterol levels and increases High Density Lipoproteins (HDL). By reducing the levels of fibrogen, it also increases the excretion of uric acid from your body.

Indications: Tricor tablets are administered to treat:

• Hypercholesterolemia
• Hypertriglyceridemia

Precautions and Restrictions: Do not use Tricor tablets under the following circumstances:

• If you are allergic or highly sensitive to the components of this medicine
• If you suffer from serious liver ailment
• If you have high levels liver enzymes
• If you suffer from acute renal disorder
• If you have crystalline concretion formed within the gallbladder (gallstones)
• If you are pregnant
• If you are a nursing mother

Talk to a doctor if the below mentioned circumstances applies to you:

• If you are diabetic
• If you suffer from diseases of the gallbladder
• If you suffer from any disorder of the cardiovascular system
• If you suffer from renal failure or liver failure
• If you suffer from any illness of the thyroid gland

Side effects of Tricor tablets: Use of Tricor tablets may give rise to some side effects that are contrary to what is expected. It is not certain that these adverse reactions will affect every user of this drug. Some of the most common side effects of Tricor are symptoms that resemble flu, weakness, urge to vomit, diarrhea, runny nose, cephalalgia, dorsalgia, abdominal pain, breathing difficulty, tightness or heavy feeling in the chest, etc.

Few of the lesser side effects that users of Tricor may experience are bleeding, itching, yellowing of skin, dark urine, pyrexia, vomiting or urge to vomit, unexplained myalgia, tenderness, weakness, etc.

The above mentioned side effects are by no means exhaustive, so for the complete list of adverse reactions and possible side effects please see the information provided by the drug manufacturer or consult a doctor or a pharmacist.

Interactions: Before taking Tricor tablets it's very important to consult a doctor and apprise him of the treatment or medication (medicine without prescription or herbal medicine) you are currently under and also get a prescription from your doctor before starting any new drug. This is to make sure that the combination of the two drugs is safe. Tricor may interact with the below mentioned drugs:

• Bile acid sequestrants (resins): cholestyramine, colestipol
• Cyclosporine
• HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins)
• Anticoagulants such as Warfarin

Additional Information: Always avoid sharing medicines with anyone else. It is advised to avoid using this medicine for any other health conditions. Make sure that the product as well as the syringes and needles are kept out of the reach of the children. Keep in mind that it is dangerous to reuse any material including needles or even syringes.