Finabate 145 mg Tablet

Finabate 145 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains fenofibrate 145 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the fibrate class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help treat high triglycerides and other abnormal blood fat levels. Finabate 145 mg Tablet is often chosen as part of a plan to lower the risk of pancreatitis in people with very high triglycerides, along with diet and lifestyle changes. It is not a quick-relief medicine and works best when taken regularly as directed.

How it works: Fenofibrate in Finabate 145 mg Tablet helps your body break down and remove triglycerides from the blood, while also improving overall cholesterol patterns. The tablet form is swallowed and absorbed in the digestive tract, then works over time to lower certain blood fats.

Finabate 145 mg Tablet is a higher-strength fenofibrate tablet, so it is meant for patients whose doctor has decided this dose is appropriate after checking their lipid levels and medical history. Compared with Finabate 200 mg Tablet, the 145 mg tablet may be selected because the exact fenofibrate dose, tolerability, kidney function, and response to treatment all matter when choosing therapy. Your doctor may adjust between strengths based on your lab results and how well you respond.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Supportive treatment for very high triglycerides
• Lowering blood fat levels along with diet
• Reducing pancreatitis risk in severe hypertriglyceridemia

• Swallow Finabate 145 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber specifically says it is allowed.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor gives you, since this 145 mg strength is not a self-started dose.
• It can be taken with or without food, but taking it with a meal may help some people tolerate it better.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• Keep following a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet and other lifestyle advice while taking Finabate 145 mg Tablet.
• Do not take more tablets than prescribed, even if your blood tests do not improve right away.

Each Finabate 145 mg Tablet provides 145 mg of fenofibrate per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated and your response to therapy, it may be taken once daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose must be set by your doctor. Do not change the dose on your own, because fenofibrate dosing should be individualized and adjusted for kidney function and lab results.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Fenofibrate may include:

• Stomach upset
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Back pain
• Headache
• Increased liver enzyme tests
• Muscle aches, which may be more concerning with this higher strength if you are at risk

• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because fenofibrate dose choice depends on kidney function.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of gallbladder disease.
• Limit alcohol, since it can worsen triglycerides and increase liver stress.
• Report muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness promptly, especially if you also take a statin.
• This higher-strength Finabate 145 mg Tablet should only be used when your doctor has decided the dose is appropriate for you.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Keep up with blood tests to monitor lipids, liver function, and kidney function.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statins such as simvastatin or atorvastatin
• Cyclosporine
• Other cholesterol medicines or fibrates
• Alcohol, which can worsen triglycerides and liver risk

Store Finabate 145 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and direct heat.