Lipidil Supra

Uses of Lipidil Supra

Lipidil Supra, also known as fenofibrate, is a medication primarily used to reduce cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. It specifically targets high levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, while potentially increasing HDL cholesterol levels.

Precautions and Warnings

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.

Small, temporary decreases in red and white blood cell counts have been observed in people using this medication. Your doctor will check for this with blood tests during the first year of treatment.

The use of fenofibrate and “statin” medications (e.g., atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin) at the same time may increase the risk of muscle-related side effects. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking the 2 types of medications together.

For some people, fenofibrate may cause gallstones. If you experience abdominal or stomach pain, gas, nausea, or bloating (especially after eating high-fat foods), contact your doctor.

People with impaired kidney function may be more at risk of certain side effects when taking fenofibrate. Depending on the degree of kidney function impairment, lower doses of fenofibrate may be needed. This medication is not recommended for use by people undergoing dialysis treatment.

Fenofibrate may affect liver function. Your doctor will monitor this with blood tests. People with current or past liver problems may be more at risk for liver function changes while taking this medication.

Fenofibrate can cause the pancreas to become inflamed. If you have a history of pancreatitis, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Treatment with fenofibrate has been associated on rare occasions with muscle pain, usually in people with reduced kidney function. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you notice unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly if you have malaise (a general feeling of illness) or fever.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately. Strict birth control methods must be used by women of childbearing age. If you become pregnant despite birth control methods, stop taking fenofibrate and contact your doctor. Women People whoIf you plan to become pregnant, should, discuss options with hertheiryour doctor regarding the need to change medications or stopping should stop taking fenofibrate several months in advance.

It is not known if fenofibrate passes into breast milk. If you are breast-feeding and taking this medication, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children.

Seniors are more likely to have reduced kidney function and may need lower doses of this medication.

Dosage

The usual adult dose of Lipidil Supra is 160 mg daily with the main meal. The maximum recommended dose is 200 mg daily. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

For people with reduced kidney function, the starting dose is 100 mg once daily with the main meal. This starting dose may be gradually increased, if there are no side effects, until the desired effect is reached.

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• stomach pain,
• back pain,
• headache
• sensitive skin to UV rays
• muscle pain