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Side Effects of Trilipix-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Trilipix as follows: General allergic reactions: Trilipix use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of angioneurotic edema, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Gall stone formation: Trilipix [...]

Side Effects of Trilipix-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Trilipix as follows: Compromised hepatic function: Trilipix use can result in hepatic damage and compromised liver function, consequently leading to mild right upper quadrant pain in the abdomen, poor digestion, and loss of appetite. Extreme cases of liver injury can result in findings such as, anemia with associated weakness, compromised endurance, and shortness of breath. Individuals can also present symptoms of jaundice, such as, yellowing of skin [...]

Contraindications for Trilipix Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Trilipix as follows: Do not use this medication if you have history of allergy or serious side-effects to fenofibrate or Trilipix intake. Avoid drinking alcohol with Trilipix. Alcohol, by itself, carries the risk of elevating the bad cholesterol and triglycerides, thus compromising the therapeutic benefit of Trilipix intake. In addition, alcohol with Trilipix can increase the risk for hepatitis and damage to the liver function. History of muscle [...]

Contraindications for Trilipix Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Trilipix as follows: Trilipix is significantly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of Trilipix could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for compromised therapeutic benefits with the medication. Also, Trilipix has the potential to cause inflammation of liver with consequent damage to the liver function. Trilipix is significantly eliminated in urine, by the kidneys and partially [...]

How to Take Trilipix

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Trilipix as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose with a glass of water at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with some food or snack can help [...]