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Precautions to be observed while taking Tricor-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking tricor as follows: Avoid drinking alcohol with tricor. Alcohol, by itself, carries the risk of elevating the bad cholesterol and triglycerides, thus compromising the therapeutic benefit of tricor intake. In addition, alcohol with tricor can increase the risk for hepatitis and damage to the liver function. Discuss with your doctor, if you consume more than 2 drinks of alcoholic beverages a day. Tricor use [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Tricor-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking tricor as follows: Observe compliance with regular labs ordered for hepatic function. Tricor use carries a risk of liver damage and compromised liver function and so, should be very cautiously used and liver function closely monitored. Also, if liver function is deficient, metabolism of tricor could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism and excretion can result in increased risk for toxicity [...]

Side Effects of Tricor-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using tricor as follows: General allergic reactions: Tricor 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: Tricor [...]

Side Effects of Tricor-1

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

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