¿Qué es Fenofibrate?

El fenofibrato es un agente modificador de lípidos utilizado principalmente para reducir los niveles de colesterol y triglicéridos en pacientes con hiperlipidemia. Funciona al aumentar la enzima natural lipoproteína lipasa, lo que potencia la descomposición y eliminación de grasas de la sangre. La terapia con fenofibrato a menudo se prescribe junto con modificaciones en la dieta y el ejercicio para optimizar los perfiles lipídicos y disminuir el riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular.

Side Effects

• Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
• Change in how much or how often you urinate
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, blood clotting problems, diabetes, or thyroid problems.
• Do not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 5 days after the last dose.
• This medicine may cause the following problems: Liver problemsSerious muscle problems (including myopathy), especially when used with other medicinesRhabdomyolysis (severe muscle weakness) that could lead to kidney damagePancreatitisIncreased risk of gallstonesSerious skin reactions, including Steven-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)
• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.