Non-micronised formulation: Initially, 54 mg up to 160 mg once daily
Reviewed by: Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP Description and Brand Names
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Drug class: Fibric Acid Derivatives
Atorvastatin is the generic name for a widely prescribed statin medication, originally prescribed under the brand name Lipitor
Medically
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood
Oral
135 mg* TRICOR (fenofibrate tablets), is a lipid regulating agent available as tablets for oral administration
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Brand
However, the use of low-dose statins with Fenofibrate appears to be well tolerated
1, 2 While the National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines recommend fibrate use in conjunction with a statin for certain patients whose triglycerides
Generic fenofibrate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
This can lead to many health problems such as stroke and heart diseases, including heart attack
Triglide: 50-160 mg orally once daily
Fenofibric acid is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood
Form
21 major drug interactions (49 brand and generic names); 115 moderate drug interactions (752 brand and generic names); 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names); A total of 223 drugs are known to interact
Tricor: Initial dose: 48 to 145 mg orally once a day: maximum dose 145 mg/day
fenofibrate (Antara, Lipofen, Tricor) A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication
Generic name: fenofibric acid [ FEN-oh-FYE-brik-AS-id ] Brand names: Fibricor, Trilipix Dosage forms: oral delayed release capsule (135 mg; 45 mg), oral tablet (105 mg; You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to fenofibric acid or fenofibrate, or if you have: severe kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); liver disease; or