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Fenacor 160mg Tablet


Product introduction

Fenacor 160mg Tablet 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 heart attack and stroke.

Fenacor 160mg Tablet is a medicine used to reduce triglyceride and high cholesterol levels. It increases HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels, which helps to reduce the risk of having any heart diseases. Lifestyle changes such as intake of low-fat diets, exercise and weight loss, cessation of alcohol, etc. help in better results. It may cause increased liver enzymes, nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, and diarrhea as side effects.

Uses of Fenacor Tablet

Benefits of Fenacor Tablet

In High cholesterol

Fenacor 160mg Tablet effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Side effects of Fenacor Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fenacor

  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Flatulence
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Back pain
  • Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood
  • Inflammation of the nose

How to use Fenacor Tablet

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. Fenacor 160mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fenacor 160mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fenacor 160mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fenacor 160mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Fenacor 160mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fenacor 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fenacor 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fenacor 160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Fenacor 160mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fenacor 160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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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 usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Fenacor 160mg Tablet, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.
  • Do not discontinue Fenacor 160mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
PPAR alpha
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
PPAR alpha agonists (Fibrate)

Patient concerns

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High diabetes High cholesterol
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Send reports Need to take medicineAnd what medicine are you taking alreadyA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET
I HAVE HIGH cholesterol. Cholesterol have in blood.
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
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FAQs

When should Fenacor 160mg Tablet be taken?

Usually, Fenacor 160mg Tablet is taken once daily with a meal. The initial dose of the medicine will depend on the type and age of the patient. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication and follow the instructions as provided.

Does Fenacor 160mg Tablet raise blood pressure?

There is no or negligible effect on blood pressure in patients with normal blood pressure levels. However, Fenacor 160mg Tablet may lead to a decrease in blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

What drugs should not be taken with Fenacor 160mg Tablet?

There are few drugs like Oral Anticoagulants or blood thinners, ciclosporin, cholesterol-lowering medications like statins and contraceptives are contraindicated while you take Fenacor 160mg Tablet. Along with that, there are certain medicines which should not be taken with Fenacor 160mg Tablet and therefore you must give a proper history to your doctor regarding your ongoing medication. This is done to analyze the condition and provide a proper therapy and prescription which will help minimizing the side effects of the medication.

Can Fenacor 160mg Tablet cause kidney problems?

Fenacor 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disorders. Serum creatinine levels may increase with long-term usage of Fenacor 160mg Tablet but is completely reversible. The evidence of kidney damage with this medicine is rare still the kidney function blood test should be done regularly if there is a possibility of kidney damage. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Inform the doctor if you have had any disease and all the medicines that you are taking for a better diagnosis and treatment.

Can I take grapefruit juice with Fenacor 160mg Tablet?

Yes, you can take Fenacor 160mg Tablet with grapefruit juice. The possibility of interaction of the medicine with grapefruit is unlikely as they are broken down in our body by different enzymes. However, if in doubt then limit the intake of grapefruit juice while taking Fenacor 160mg Tablet.

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Name: Taj Pharma India Ltd
Address: first floor, 15-6-108 afzal gunj, hyderabad, telangana 500012
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Fenacor 160mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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