Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using tricor as follows:
- Tricor is significantly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of tricor could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for compromised therapeutic benefits with the medication. Also, tricor has the potential to cause inflammation of liver with consequent damage to the liver function.
- Tricor is significantly eliminated in urine, by the kidneys and partially in the feces. Individuals with renal disease and diminished renal function cannot eliminate tricor from their body normally, which allows the medication to be in the blood stream longer, thus increasing the risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medication.
- Tricor use can significantly increase risk for gall bladder disease and formation of gall stones.
- Tricor is contraindicated or carefully administered in individuals with history of gall bladder disease and gall stone formation. Tricor should be administered cautiously in individuals with history of compromised liver and renal function.
