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About Fibralip 160Mg Tablet

Fibralip 160Mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called 'fibric acid derivatives or 'fibrates' primarily used to treat raised or increased cholesterol levels or fat/oils. Hyperlipidemia is a condition in which there is a high level of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) or bad cholesterol and a decreased level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol. Increased level of bad cholesterol leads to a high risk of heart attack and stroke in future, especially for heart disease patients.

Fibralip 160Mg Tablet contains 'fenofibrate', which works by increasing the natural substance that breaks down fats in the bloodstream, thereby increasing its utilization and removal. As a result, Fibralip 160Mg Tablet decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol) triglycerides (TG) and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

Always take the Fibralip 160Mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Some people may experience nausea, chest pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, muscle pain, redness/swelling in the legs and increased liver enzymes. Most of these side effects of Fibralip 160Mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

To treat your condition effectually, continue using Fibralip 160Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not use Fibralip 160Mg Tablet without a doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using Fibralip 160Mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Fibralip 160Mg Tablet is not recommended for children under the age of 18, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects.

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Synonym

FENOFIBRIC ACID

Consume Type

ORAL

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3 Days Returnable

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Apr-24

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Uses of Fibralip 160Mg Tablet

Hyperlipidemia or High cholesterol 

Medicinal Benefits

Fibralip 160Mg Tablet contains 'fenofibrate', which is used along with a proper diet to help lower 'bad cholesterol' (LDL, TG -triglycerides) and raise 'good cholesterol' (HDL) in the blood. Fibralip 160Mg Tablet is also used with statins to lower raised cholesterol. Besides this, Fibralip 160Mg Tablet also helps in the treatment of raised cholesterol in diabetes and high blood pressure patients as well.

Side Effects of Fibralip 160Mg Tablet

  • Muscle pain
  • Stuffy/runny nose
  • Headache
  • Joint pain
  • Increased liver enzymes

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before taking the Fibralip 160Mg Tablet, let your doctor know about all your allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to medicines or food. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from bladder problems, gallstones, liver disease, kidney disease, or muscle problems (like muscle pain, myopathy, or rhabdomyolysis). If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking before taking Fibralip 160Mg Tablet to rule out any side effects. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects like dizziness. Fibralip 160Mg Tablet is not recommended in children below 18 years of age.

Therapeutic Class

ANTILIPEMICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FenofibrateNicotine
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FenofibrateNicotine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fibralip 160Mg Tablet:
The combined use of Nicotine and Fibralip 160Mg Tablet can increase the blood levels and effects of nicotine. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Nicotine and Fibralip 160Mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. If you experience any symptoms like irritation and burning sensation in the mouth and throat, increased salivation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.
FenofibratePitavastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fibralip 160Mg Tablet:
Taking Fibralip 160Mg Tablet with Pitavastatin can increase the risk of muscle problems like liver damage and rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pitavastatin and Fibralip 160Mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unexpected bruising or bleeding, skin rash, itching, exhaustion, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unexplained muscular pain, tenderness, or weakness, fever, dark urine, chills, joint pain, or swelling, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FenofibrateTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fibralip 160Mg Tablet:
Co- administration of Fibralip 160Mg Tablet with teriflunomide can cause liver issues and taking it with other medications that might harm the liver, such as Fibralip 160Mg Tablet, can enhance the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Teriflunomide and Fibralip 160Mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FenofibratePravastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fibralip 160Mg Tablet:
When Fibralip 160Mg Tablet is used with pravastatin, it increases the chance of adverse effects such as liver damage and rhabdomyolysis, an uncommon but deadly illness characterised by the destruction of skeletal muscle tissue. Rhabdomyolysis can cause kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fibralip 160Mg Tablet with Pravastatin can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Inform a doctor immediately, if you have unexplained muscular pain, soreness, or weakness while taking these medications, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine. Furthermore, if you develop a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor immediately.
FenofibrateRosuvastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fibralip 160Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Rosuvastatin and Fibralip 160Mg Tablet can increase the blood levels of rosuvastatin and can increase the risk of liver damage and rhabdomyolysis(breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Rosuvastatin and Fibralip 160Mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, dark-colored urine, fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FenofibrateDicoumarol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fibralip 160Mg Tablet:
co-administration of Fibralip 160Mg Tablet with dicoumarol can enhance the effects of dicumarol, causing you to bleed more readily.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fibralip 160Mg Tablet with Dicoumarol together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice unusual bleeding, bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness while taking these medications, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FenofibrateSimvastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fibralip 160Mg Tablet:
The use of Fibralip 160Mg Tablet and simvastatin can increase the risk of a rare condition called rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue), rhabdomyolysis can cause kidney damage. If you are elderly or have preexisting kidney disease, the risk may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fibralip 160Mg Tablet and simvastatin can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, fever, or dark-colored urine, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FenofibrateWarfarin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fibralip 160Mg Tablet:
Taking Warfarin together with Fibralip 160Mg Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fibralip 160Mg Tablet and Warfarin together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding, bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
FenofibrateAtorvastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fibralip 160Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Fibralip 160Mg Tablet with Atorvastatin can raise the chance of side effects (liver injury and rhabdomyolysis - an uncommon but serious illness that causes the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue. Rhabdomyolysis occasionally results in kidney injury).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fibralip 160Mg Tablet and atorvastatin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, accompanied by fever or dark colored urine, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, you should consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
FenofibrateMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fibralip 160Mg Tablet:
Mipomersen may cause liver problems and using it with Fibralip 160Mg Tablet may increase that risk.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Fibralip 160Mg Tablet and Mipomersen, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away: liver damage, fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet) and other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight and stopping smoking.
  • It is best to limit or avoid alcoholic drinks while you are taking this medicine.
  • Using this medicine with alcohol can lead to additive side effects such as increased drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are drinking alcohol-containing beverages.
  • Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you notice slurred speech, confusion, severe weakness or difficulty breathing.

 

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Special Advise

  • Cholelithiasis can occur with the use of Fibralip 160Mg Tablet, so discontinue if any gallstones are detected.
  • Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug and for five days after stopping the medication. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
  • If you are already taking any blood thinner, regular monitoring of bleeding time should be done.
  • Regular liver function tests (LFT) and kidney function tests (KFT) are suggested if you are taking Fibralip 160Mg Tablet for a prolonged time.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Hyperlipidemia/High cholesterol: When the concentration of cholesterol (like lipids/oil/fats) in your blood is too high, this condition is called hyperlipidemia. Lipids are made naturally in our bodies and also taken from external foods. The liver breaks down these fats for further use.  If the levels of lipids are too high, the excess fat is deposited onto the walls of the heart's blood vessels of the heart, which can lead to plaque formation within the lining of arteries, leading to clogged arteries. These clogged arteries can increase the risk of stroke and heart attack. 

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