Lofat 200 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
Lofat 200 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
SAFE
Lofat 200 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Lofat 200 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lofat 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lofat 200 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Lofat 200 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lofat 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lofat 200 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Lofat 200mg Capsule
Introduction
Lofat 200 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 ... Show more
Uses of Lofat 200
High triglycerides
High cholesterol
Side effects of Lofat 200
Common
Increased liver enzymes
Nausea
Vomiting
Flatulence
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
How to use Lofat 200
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. Lofat 200 is to be taken empty stomach.
How Lofat 200 works
Lofat 200 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 Lofat 200?
If you miss a dose of Lofat 200, 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 ... Show more
Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Lofat 200, particularly if it is accompanied ... Show more
Do not discontinue Lofat 200 without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Oral
Hypercholesterolemia, Mixed dyslipidemia, Hypertriglyceridemia
Tablet: 40-160mg once daily.
Capsule: 200mg once daily.
Hepatic impairment: ... Show more
Hypersensitivity; severe hepatic and renal impairment. Unexplained persistent liver function abnormality and primary biliary cirrhosis; preexisting ga ... Show more
Mode of Action
Fenofibrate, a fibric acid derivative, lowers plasma triglyceride by activating lipoprotein lipase thus increasing catabolism of VLDL w/ consequent in ... Show more
Precaution
Renal or hepatic impairment. Monitor LFTs and blood counts regularly. Increased risk of cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, skeletal muscle effects. Withdra ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Abdominal pain (4.6%),Back pain (3.4%),Increased AST (3.4%),Headache (3.2%),Increased ALT (3%),Increased CPK (3%),Nausea (2.3%),Constipation (2 ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Limited available data with fenofibrate use in pregnant women are insufficient to determine a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, ... Show more
Interaction
Decreased absorption w/ bile acid sequestrants (e.g. colestyramine). May increase risk of ciclosporin-induced nephrotoxicity. Increased risk of muscle ... Show more
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