Fenocard 40mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Fenocard 40mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while at the same time raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL). Lowering cholesterol levels reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Fenocard 40mg Tablet is a medicine used to reduce triglyceride and high cholesterol levels. It increases HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels, which helps to reduce the risk of having any heart diseases. Lifestyle changes such as intake of low-fat diets, exercise and weight loss, cessation of alcohol, etc. help in better results. It may cause increased liver enzymes, nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, and diarrhea as side effects.
Fenocard 40mg Tablet is a medicine used to reduce triglyceride and high cholesterol levels. It increases HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels, which helps to reduce the risk of having any heart diseases. Lifestyle changes such as intake of low-fat diets, exercise and weight loss, cessation of alcohol, etc. help in better results. It may cause increased liver enzymes, nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, and diarrhea as side effects.
Uses of Fenocard Tablet
Benefits of Fenocard Tablet
In High cholesterol
Fenocard 40mg Tablet effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
Side effects of Fenocard Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fenocard
- Increased liver enzymes
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Back pain
- Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood
- Inflammation of the nose
How to use Fenocard Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fenocard 40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fenocard 40mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fenocard 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fenocard 40mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Fenocard 40mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fenocard 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fenocard 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fenocard 40mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Fenocard 40mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Fenocard 40mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fenocard 40mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Fenocard 40mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It should be taken with food.
- Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine.
- Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Fenocard 40mg Tablet, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.
- Do not discontinue Fenocard 40mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
PPAR alpha
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
PPAR alpha agonists (Fibrate)
Patient concerns
FAQs
When should Fenocard 40mg Tablet be taken?
Usually, Fenocard 40mg Tablet is taken once daily with a meal. The initial dose of the medicine will depend on the type and age of the patient. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication and follow the instructions as provided.
Does Fenocard 40mg Tablet raise blood pressure?
There is no or negligible effect on blood pressure in patients with normal blood pressure levels. However, Fenocard 40mg Tablet may lead to a decrease in blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.
What drugs should not be taken with Fenocard 40mg Tablet?
There are few drugs like Oral Anticoagulants or blood thinners, ciclosporin, cholesterol-lowering medications like statins and contraceptives are contraindicated while you take Fenocard 40mg Tablet. Along with that, there are certain medicines which should not be taken with Fenocard 40mg Tablet and therefore you must give a proper history to your doctor regarding your ongoing medication. This is done to analyze the condition and provide a proper therapy and prescription which will help minimizing the side effects of the medication.
Can Fenocard 40mg Tablet cause kidney problems?
Fenocard 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disorders. Serum creatinine levels may increase with long-term usage of Fenocard 40mg Tablet but is completely reversible. The evidence of kidney damage with this medicine is rare still the kidney function blood test should be done regularly if there is a possibility of kidney damage. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Inform the doctor if you have had any disease and all the medicines that you are taking for a better diagnosis and treatment.
Can I take grapefruit juice with Fenocard 40mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take Fenocard 40mg Tablet with grapefruit juice. The possibility of interaction of the medicine with grapefruit is unlikely as they are broken down in our body by different enzymes. However, if in doubt then limit the intake of grapefruit juice while taking Fenocard 40mg Tablet.
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