Finate 160 Tablet

Finate 160 Tablet contains fenofibrate 160 mg in each tablet. It is a fibrate medicine used to help lower high triglycerides and other abnormal blood fats, and it may be prescribed to reduce the risk of pancreatitis in people with very high triglyceride levels. Finate 160 Tablet is a prescription-strength lipid-lowering tablet, not a pain reliever or a blood pressure medicine. It is used alongside diet changes, exercise, and other heart-healthy measures.

How it works: Fenofibrate works by activating a natural receptor in the body that helps break down triglyceride-rich fats and improves the way the liver handles cholesterol and triglycerides. In this tablet form, each Finate 160 Tablet provides a measured 160 mg dose that is absorbed after swallowing, helping lower blood fat levels over time.

Finate 160 Tablet is the higher 160 mg fenofibrate tablet strength, so it is not meant for casual use or for starting treatment without a doctor’s review. Compared with lower fenofibrate strengths, this tablet gives a larger amount of medicine per dose and may be chosen when a prescriber wants a full-strength maintenance dose based on the patient’s lab results, age, kidney function, and response to treatment. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, this product should be used exactly as prescribed for the intended dosing plan.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Severe hypertriglyceridemia
• Adjunct to diet and exercise for lipid control
• Reducing pancreatitis risk from very high triglycerides

• Swallow Finate 160 Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor; do not split, crush, or chew unless your pharmacist or prescriber specifically says it is safe to do so.
• Take it with food if your prescriber or the product instructions advise it, because fenofibrate tablets are often better tolerated and may be absorbed better with meals depending on the formulation.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• Keep following the low-fat, cholesterol-conscious diet your doctor recommended; the tablet works best when combined with lifestyle changes.
• Do not change to a lower or higher fenofibrate strength on your own, since Finate 160 Tablet is already a high-strength tablet.

Each Finate 160 Tablet provides fenofibrate 160 mg per tablet. The usual schedule is once daily for many patients, but the exact dose and duration are decided by the prescriber based on triglyceride levels, kidney function, and treatment goals. Do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours unless your doctor specifically tells you to.

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

Common side effects of Fenofibrate may include:

• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Back pain
• Headache
• Increased liver enzyme tests
• Muscle aches, which may be more concerning with this higher-strength tablet

• Finate 160 Tablet is a high-strength fenofibrate tablet and should only be used after a clinician checks that this dose is appropriate for you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, gallbladder disease, diabetes, or a history of muscle problems.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since alcohol can raise triglycerides and add strain to the liver.
• Do not use this medicine in pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically recommends it.
• Let your prescriber know about statins, warfarin, cyclosporine, and diabetes medicines before starting Finate 160 Tablet.
• Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness right away, especially if you also have fever or feel unwell.
• Keep up with blood tests your doctor orders to monitor lipids, liver function, and kidney function.

• Statins such as atorvastatin or simvastatin, which can increase muscle-related side effects
• Warfarin, which may require closer INR monitoring
• Cyclosporine, which may raise the risk of kidney problems
• Other fibrates, which can increase the chance of adverse effects
• Bile acid sequestrants such as cholestyramine, which can reduce fenofibrate absorption if taken too close together

Store Finate 160 Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it in its original strip/box until use.