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Side Effects of Fenofibrate-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Fenofibrate as follows: Compromised hepatic function: Fenofibrate 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 Fenofibrate Use-2

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

Contraindications for Fenofibrate Use-1

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

How to Take Fenofibrate

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Fenofibrate 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 [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Fenofibrate

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Fenofibrate as follows: Fenofibrate is an anti-cholesterol medication used in individuals with complaint of hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, to help reduce the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Lipoprotein lipase is an enzyme that usually helps with breakdown and storage of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in muscle and adipose tissue. Fenofibrate works by increasing the activity of the enzyme lipoprotein lipase. This results in increased breakdown and [...]