Tricor

Fenofibrate tablets for high cholesterol and triglycerides. It helps lower triglycerides and raise good cholesterol.

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Tricor is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.

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Tricor details

Conditions: Hypercholesterolaemia · Mixed Dyslipidaemia · Hypertriglyceridaemia
Alternative names: fenofibrate
Therapeutic class: Fibric Acid Derivative
Pharmacological class: Fibrate
Contraindications: severe renal or gallbladder disease; active liver disease; nursing mothers
Minor side effects: nausea; abdominal pain; diarrhoea
Moderate side effects: headache; elevated liver enzymes; back pain
Dosage forms: Tablet
Administration route: Oral use
Supply category: Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Originator: AbbVie
Onset Time: 1–2 weeks
Duration: 24 hours
Storage instructions: Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
Drug interactions: Simvastatin; Warfarin; Cyclosporine
Age restrictions: Approved for adults.

Serious side effects

rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; severe pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Fenofibrate tablets for high cholesterol and triglycerides. It helps lower triglycerides and raise good cholesterol.

Mechanism of action

Activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha, increasing active clearance of VLDL while boosting protective HDL production.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Use if potential benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.

Tricor names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.

A generic containing Fenofibrate at the strength you pick.
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