Fibre may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fibre is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
SAFE
Fibre does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Fibre should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fibre may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fibre is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Fibre should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fibre may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fibre is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Fibre 200mg Capsule
Introduction
Fibre is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while at the same time raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL). Lowering cholesterol levels reduces the risk of hear...
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Uses of Fibre
High triglycerides
High cholesterol
Side effects of Fibre
Common
Increased liver enzymes
Nausea
Vomiting
Flatulence
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
How to use Fibre
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fibre is to be taken empty stomach.
How Fibre works
Fibre is a lipid lowering medication. It works by lowering the levels of triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
What if you forget to take Fibre?
If you miss a dose of Fibre, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
It should be taken with food.
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than ...
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Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Fibre, particularly if it is accompanied by a...
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Do not discontinue Fibre without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Hypersensitivity; severe hepatic and renal impairment. Unexplained persistent liver function abnormality and primary biliary cirrhosis; preexisting ga...
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Mode of Action
Fenofibrate, a fibric acid derivative, lowers plasma triglyceride by activating lipoprotein lipase thus increasing catabolism of VLDL w/ consequent in...
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Precaution
Renal or hepatic impairment. Monitor LFTs and blood counts regularly. Increased risk of cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, skeletal muscle effects. Withdra...
Pregnancy
Limited available data with fenofibrate use in pregnant women are insufficient to determine a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, ...
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Interaction
Decreased absorption w/ bile acid sequestrants (e.g. colestyramine). May increase risk of ciclosporin-induced nephrotoxicity. Increased risk of muscle...
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