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Synonym :

FENOFIBRIC ACID

Composition :

FENOFIBRATE-160MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTILIPEMICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

20, Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai - 400 011
Other Info - FIN0063

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FAQs

Finate 160 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, Finate 160 Tablet decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides (TG) and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

You should not take Finate 160 Tablet if you are allergic to fibric acid derivative or Finate 160 Tablet , have a severe renal impairment (including dialysis patient), have active liver disease, gallbladder disease (gallstone) or are a nursing mother.

Increased liver enzymes (like liver function tests - LFTs), rhinitis, stuffy/runny nose, nausea, indigestion, headache and back pain are some common side effects that may occur in some cases.

No, Finate 160 Tablet does not reduce the risk of having heart problems in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Long-term complications of Finate 160 Tablet are muscle problems (like unexplained muscle pain) and liver problems (with increased liver enzymes). So, if you experience these symptoms, please consult a doctor.

Finate 160 Tablet raises the risk of muscle pain and a serious muscle problem called rhabdomyolysis. The risk is higher if you take the drug along with statins.

It is completely fine to use oral contraceptives with Finate 160 Tablet as no such interactions have been found. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid drinking alcohol as it can raise liver enzymes and liver functions test (LFT), thereby damaging your liver.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Finate 160 Tablet is a Category C risk medicine; talk with your doctor if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Finate 160 Tablet should be used only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Finate 160 Tablet should not be used in nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Finate 160 Tablet .

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Finate 160 Tablet does not impact your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Caution is advised. If you have/had liver problems, your doctor may need to monitor your liver function.

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Kidney

Caution

Finate 160 Tablet should not be used in severe kidney problems, including in patients on dialysis. However, mild to moderate kidney patients can use Finate 160 Tablet if prescribed by the doctor.

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Children

Caution

Finate 160 Tablet is not recommended for children under the age of 18.

About Finate 160 Tablet

Finate 160 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.

Finate 160 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, Finate 160 Tablet decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol) triglycerides (TG) and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

Always take the Finate 160 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 Finate 160 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 Finate 160 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not use Finate 160 Tablet without a doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using Finate 160 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Finate 160 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.

Uses of Finate 160 Tablet

Hyperlipidemia or High cholesterol 

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Medicinal Benefits

Finate 160 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. Finate 160 Tablet is also used with statins to lower raised cholesterol. Besides this, Finate 160 Tablet also helps in the treatment of raised cholesterol in diabetes and high blood pressure patients as well.

Directions for Use

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

Side Effects of Finate 160 Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

Before taking the Finate 160 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 Finate 160 Tablet to rule out any side effects. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects like dizziness. Finate 160 Tablet is not recommended in children below 18 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FenofibrateRosuvastatin
Severe
FenofibrateLomitapide
Severe

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FenofibrateRosuvastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Finate 160 Tablet:
Co-administration of Rosuvastatin and Finate 160 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 Finate 160 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.
FenofibrateLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Finate 160 Tablet:
Co-administration of Lomitapide with Finate 160 Tablet may cause liver damage and using it with other drugs that might adversely impact the liver, such as Finate 160 Tablet, may enhance the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Finate 160 Tablet and Lomitapide, 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, 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 talking to a doctor.
FenofibrateCerivastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Finate 160 Tablet:
When Finate 160 Tablet is used with cerivastatin, the risk of adverse effects such as liver damage and rhabdomyolysis, an uncommon but serious illness involving the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, increases. Rhabdomyolysis can cause kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Finate 160 Tablet and Cerivastatin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you experience unexplained muscular pain, soreness, or weakness while taking these drugs, inform a doctor immediately, 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, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FenofibrateMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Finate 160 Tablet:
Mipomersen may cause liver problems and using it with Finate 160 Tablet may increase that risk.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Finate 160 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.
FenofibratePitavastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Finate 160 Tablet:
Taking Finate 160 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 Finate 160 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.
FenofibrateSimvastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Finate 160 Tablet:
The use of Finate 160 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 Finate 160 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.
FenofibrateAtorvastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Finate 160 Tablet:
Coadministration of Finate 160 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 Finate 160 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.
FenofibratePravastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Finate 160 Tablet:
When Finate 160 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 Finate 160 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.
FenofibrateLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Finate 160 Tablet:
Co- administration of Finate 160 Tablet with Leflunomide can cause liver issues and taking it with other medications that might harm the liver, such as Finate 160 Tablet, can enhance the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Leflunomide and Finate 160 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.
FenofibrateWarfarin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Finate 160 Tablet:
Taking Warfarin together with Finate 160 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Finate 160 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • COLCHICINE
  • CLOFIBRATE
  • GEMFIBROZIL
  • EZETIMIBE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Cholelithiasis can occur with the use of Finate 160 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 Finate 160 Tablet for a prolonged time.

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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