Fenofibrate Pellets

Fenofibrate Pellets- is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. Fenofibrate is a medicine that helps lower fat levels in the body. It works by reducing the amount of bad fat (triglycerides and LDL cholesterol) and increasing the amount of good fat (HDL cholesterol).

Uses of Fenofibrate Pellets

• Fenofibrate pellets are a medicine that helps lower cholesterol levels.
• This medicine works by reducing bad fats and cholesterol in your body while also increasing the good cholesterol.
• Reducing cholesterol levels lowers the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

Dosage & Administration

Take Fenofibrate Pellets as your doctor tells you to, both in how much and for how long. You can take it anytime during the day with food but try to take it at the same time every day. Many people with high cholesterol don’t feel sick, but if you stop taking this medicine, your health could get worse. This can cause your cholesterol to go up again, which could raise your chances of getting heart disease and having a stroke. It’s important to check your cholesterol levels often.

Precautions of Fenofibrate Pellets

• Before you take Fenofibrate, tell your doctor if you have any allergies or bad reactions to medicines or food.
• Tell your doctor if you have issues with your bladder, gallstones, liver, kidneys, or muscles (like muscle pain or muscle problems).
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, let your doctor know. This way, your doctor can consider the benefits and any risks before giving you the medication.

Side Effects of Fenofibrate Pellets

Here are the common side effects of the fenofibrate pellets:

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

Storage & Handling of Fenofibrate Pellets

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

FAQs Related to Fenofibrate Pellets

Q- How does Fenofibrate work?
Fenofibrate has a medicine called fenofibrate in it. This medicine helps boost the natural substance in the body that breaks down fats in the blood, making it easier for the body to use and get rid of them. Fenofibrate lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while raising good cholesterol (HDL).

Q- What are the common side effects of fenofibrate?
Some common side effects that can happen include higher liver enzymes (measured by liver function tests), a stuffy or runny nose, feeling sick to your stomach, upset stomach, headaches, and back pain.

Q- Does using fenofibrate cause muscle pain?
Fenofibrate can increase the chance of muscle pain and a serious muscle issue called rhabdomyolysis. The danger is greater if you use the drug with statins.