Lipicard 160mg
About Lipicard 160mg
Lipicard 160 Tablet treats High Cholesterol.
This medicine helps by lowering Triglycerides and "bad" Cholesterol (LDL) while raising levels of "good" Cholesterol (HDL).
The main salt present in this medicine is Fenofibrate.
Lowering Cholesterol levels reduces the chance of a heart attack or stroke.
USV Ltd. is the manufacturer of Lipicard 160 mg.
Lipicard 160 mg comes with highly positive reviews and is a recommended medication for heart failure and high blood pressure.
Usage
Fenofibrate 160 is given to people with heart problems because it lowers bad Cholesterol and raises good Cholesterol.
In High Cholesterol
Lipicard 160 does an excellent job of lowering your Cholesterol levels.
Getting rid of Cholesterol makes you less likely to get heart disease and helps you stay healthy for longer.
To get the most out of this medicine, take it regularly and make changes to your lifestyle, such as eating well and staying active. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
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Working
Lipicard 160 is a medicine that lowers lipids. It works by reducing the amount of "bad" Cholesterol (LDL) and "Triglycerides" while raising the amount of "good" Cholesterol (HDL).
How to use it
Following are the points you should keep in mind while taking Fenofibrate 160 mg:
- Take this drug by mouth, as your doctor tells you, usually once daily. Different capsules and Lipicard 160 have different amounts of the drug in them
- If your doctor doesn't tell you to, don't switch between different brands or types of this medicine.
- It is essential to take this medicine the right way so that it works as well as possible
- If you are also taking other medicines to lower your Cholesterol, take Fenofibrate at least one hour before or four to six hours after taking those medicines
- To get the most out of this medicine, you should take it as prescribed. Take it at the same time daily to help you remember. Don't take this drug more often or longer than your doctor tells you to
Missed dose
Take the medicine as soon as possible, but skip the missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. You shouldn't take two doses at once.
Overdose
Consult your doctor right away if you have taken any extra tablets.
Strengths
Lipicard also comes with the following strength:
Side effects
Most side effects don't need medical help and go away as your body gets used to the drug. Talk to your doctor if they keep happening or if they worry you.
- Increased liver enzymes
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Back pain
- Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood
- Inflammation of the nose
Interactions
Lipicard 160 is safe, but there are chances that it can interact with other drugs and diseases to show side effects.
Drug interactions
Fenofibrate 160 mg can interact with a lot of other drugs. This includes medicines you get from a doctor or buy over the counter, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Crestor (Rosuvastatin)
- Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
- Lantus (Insulin Glargine)
- Plavix (Clopidogrel)
Disease interactions
Following are the diseases that are known to interact with Lipicard 160:
- Biliary cirrhosis
- Cholelithiasis
- Liver disease
- Renal dysfunction
- Rhabdomyolysis
Food interactions
Lipicard 160 may raise the amount of Nicotine in the blood and strengthen its effects.
To safely use both medications, your doctor may need to change your dose or check on you more often.
Precautions
Following are the points you should keep in mind while taking Lipicard 160:
- Before you take Fenofibrate 160 mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or other "fibrates," like Fenofibric acid, or if you have any other allergies. This product may have inactive ingredients, like soy, that can cause allergic reactions or other problems
- Tell your doctor or dentist about everything you use before surgery (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products)
- This medicine should only be taken when it is needed. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits
- It’s not sure if this medicine gets into breast milk or not. Because of the risk to the baby, you shouldn't breastfeed while taking this drug or for five days after you stop taking it. Talk to your doctor before you start to breastfeed
Storage
Store below 30°C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lipicard 160 used for?
Lipicard 160 mg is used with a healthy diet to help lower "bad Cholesterol" (LDL, TG-triglycerides) and raise "good Cholesterol" (HDL) in the blood.
When is the best time to take Fenofibrate 160?
Most people take this medicine once a day. Take your medicine at the same time every day to keep it working. You should take Fenoglide, Lipofen, Lofibra, and Tricor with food.
What happens if you stop taking Fenofibrate?
If you stop taking the drug quickly or don't take it, your Cholesterol might not be under control.
Fenofibrate is taken by mouth in the form of a tablet. If you don't take it the way the doctor says, there are risks.