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What is the generic name?
FENOFIBRIC ACID
What is the Trade Name for FENOFIBRIC ACID?
Fenofibric acid
What are the Indications for FENOFIBRIC ACID?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fenofibric acid delayed-release capsule is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) alpha agonist indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet to: Reduce TG in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia ( 1.1 ). Reduce elevated LDL-C, Total-C, TG and Apo B, and to increase HDLC in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia ( 1.2 ). Limitations of Use: Fenofibrate at a dose equivalent to 135 mg of fenofibric acid delayed-release capsule did not reduce coronary heart disease morbidity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( 5.1 ). 1.1 Treatment of Severe Hypertriglyceridemia Fenofibric acid delayed-release capsules are indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet to reduce triglycerides (TG) in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. Improving glycemic control in diabetic patients showing fasting chylomicronemia will usually obviate the need for pharmacological intervention. Markedly elevated levels of serum triglycerides (e.g. > 2,000 mg/dL) may increase the risk of developing pancreatitis. The effect of fenofibric acid delayed-release capsules therapy on reducing this risk has not been adequately studied. 1.2 Treatment of Primary Hypercholesterolemia or Mixed Dyslipidemia Fenofibric acid delayed-release capsules are indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet to reduce elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C ), total cholesterol (Total-C), triglycerides (TG), and apolipoprotein B (Apo B), and to increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia. 1.3 Limitations of Use Fenofibrate at a dose equivalent to 135 mg of fenofibric acid delayed-release capsules did not reduce coronary heart disease morbidity and mortality in 2 large, randomized controlled trials of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus [see WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] . 1.4 General Considerations for Treatment Laboratory studies should be performed to establish that lipid levels are abnormal before instituting fenofibric acid delayed-release capsules therapy. Every reasonable attempt should be made to control serum lipids with non-drug methods including appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that may be contributing to the lipid abnormalities. Medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (beta-blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed if possible, and excessive alcohol intake should be addressed before triglyceride-lowering drug therapy is considered. If the decision is made to use lipid-altering drugs, the patient should be instructed that this does not reduce the importance of adhering to diet. Drug therapy is not indicated for patients who have elevations of chylomicrons and plasma triglycerides, but who have normal levels of VLDL.
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