Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Fibril. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fibril 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
Fibril is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Fibril may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Fibril should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fibril may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fibril is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
UNSAFE
Fibril is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Fibril 300mg Capsule
Introduction
Fibril 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 hea ... Show more
Uses of Fibril
High triglycerides
High cholesterol
Side effects of Fibril
Common
Increased liver enzymes
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Flatulence
How to use Fibril
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fibril is to be taken empty stomach.
How Fibril works
Fibril 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 Fibril?
If you miss a dose of Fibril, 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 Fibril, particularly if it is accompanied by ... Show more
Do not discontinue Fibril without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Brief Description
Indication
Hypertriglyceridemia, Hyperlipidemia
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take ½ hr before meals.
Adult Dose
Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypercholesterolemia
600 mg PO q12hr
Hepatic impairment
Contraindicated
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
Mild to moderate: Use caution, if baseline serum creatine in patient is >2mg/dL; deterioration of renal function reported in such pa ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction; gall stones; neonates, children, pregnancy, lactation.
Mode of Action
Gemfibrozil exhibits its action by inhibition of lipolysis and reduction of hepatic fatty acid uptake. It also inhibits secretion of VLDL from the liv ... Show more
Precaution
Causes of secondary hyperlipidaemia such as hypothyroidism and diabetes must be treated before initiating therapy. Renal impairment; blood disorders. ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Dyspepsia (20%)
1-10%
Abdominal pain (10%),Atrial fibrillation (1%),Diarrhea (7%),Fatigue (4%),N/V (3%),Eczema (2%),Rash (2%),Vertigo (2%),C ... Show more
Interaction
Co-admin with repaglinide may increase serum levels of repaglinide. May enhance effects of oral anticoagulants. May also increase the plasma concentra ... Show more
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