Tricor (Fenofibrate)

How does Tricor work?

Fenofibrate is a fibric acid derivative. It works by increasing the action of enzyme lipoprotein lipase which helps in the reduction of the level of triglycerides or fats in the blood.

How to use Tricor?

This medicine is recommended in the dose is 5 to 10 mg once a day initially may increase slowly to 20 mg per day if desirable. The maximum daily dose of this drug is 40 mg in a day.

What if you miss a dose?

In case of missed dose, take it as soon as possible. On the other hand, if it is roughly the time for your next dose, you can leave the dose that you missed out. Never take two doses to compensate for a missed one.

Common side effects:

Every drug has some mild to moderate undesirable effects; this medication also has some unwanted effects such as:

• Musculoskeletal: muscular weakness

• Gastrointestinal: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation

• Central nervous system: headache, depression, dizziness, lack of energy, sleeplessness

• Miscellaneous: chest pain, muscle pain, skin rash, swelling of tissues, protein in urine

If you experience any of these harmful effects and they bother you, contact your doctor.

What may interact with Tricor?

Drug interaction is a condition in which drug 1 affects the activity of drug 2 when taken together. Tricor should not be taken with the following categories of medicines:

• Antiviral drugs such as Ritonavir, Lopinavir.

• Oral Contraceptives.

• Anticoagulants like Acenocoumarol and Dicoumarol.

• Other statins such as Lovastatin or Pravastatin.

• Antibiotics like Azithromycin, Clarithromycin.

Precautions to be must be kept in mind before taking Tricor tablet:

• Avoid changing dosage this drug without consulting your doctor.

• Do not take antacids for at least 2 hours before and after taking this drug.

• Do not take this drug if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

• Do not drink alcohol along with Fenofibrate as it may interact adversely with the medication.

• Tricor should be avoided if you are allergic to Fenofibrate or any of the ingredients of the drug.

• If you have acute and serious condition of muscular diseases (myopathy), it is better to refrain from the intake of Tricor tablet.

• Do not give this drug to a patient with a family history of uncontrolled seizures.

• If you have hypotension i.e. low blood pressure; then also avoid using it.

• Monitor kidney function, liver function and cholesterol level in blood frequently.

Is it safe to buy Tricor from a Online Pharmacy?

If you are looking to buy Tricor or any prescription drugs from an in USA then you can order from a safe and accredited International pharmacy like MedsEngage, which contracts with Canadian Pharmacy and pharmacy in India. you requires a valid prescription for your prescription drugs.