Finate 200 mg Tablet

Finate 200 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 200 mg of fenofibrate in each tablet. Fenofibrate belongs to the fibrate class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help treat high triglycerides and certain other abnormal blood fat levels. Finate 200 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is commonly used along with diet and lifestyle changes to improve cholesterol-related labs. It may also be prescribed to help lower the risk of complications from very high triglycerides in selected patients.

How it works: Fenofibrate works by activating a body receptor called PPAR-alpha, which helps the liver break down fats more efficiently and lower triglycerides in the blood. As a tablet, Finate 200 mg Tablet is swallowed whole and releases fenofibrate for systemic action after absorption.

Finate 200 mg Tablet is a higher-strength fenofibrate tablet, so it is not meant for self-starting based on symptoms alone. Because each tablet provides 200 mg, a doctor may choose this strength when a full prescription dose is needed and the patient’s kidney function, liver health, and other medicines have been reviewed.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Adjunct to diet for abnormal lipids
• Triglyceride lowering when prescribed by a doctor

• Take Finate 200 mg Tablet by mouth with a glass of water, exactly as prescribed.
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it with food if your prescription directions say so, because fenofibrate tablets are often better absorbed with a meal.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• Follow your doctor’s low-fat, low-cholesterol diet and exercise plan while taking this medicine.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Finate 200 mg Tablet contains 200 mg of fenofibrate per tablet. Depending on your condition and the product instructions, it may be taken once daily; some fenofibrate products are used at different frequencies, so the exact schedule and the maximum daily amount must be set by your doctor. Do not take more than prescribed, especially with this 200 mg strength.

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

Common side effects of Fenofibrate may include:

• Stomach upset
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Back pain
• Headache
• Mild increase in liver tests or muscle aches may occur and should be reported if persistent

• Finate 200 mg Tablet is a higher-strength fenofibrate tablet and should be used only when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, gallbladder disease, diabetes, or thyroid problems before starting it.
• Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness promptly, especially if you also take a statin medicine.
• Limit or avoid alcohol, since it can raise triglycerides and add strain to the liver.
• This medicine is not a quick fix for cholesterol; diet, exercise, and regular lab monitoring are still important.
• Use extra caution if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; your prescriber should review whether treatment is appropriate.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking it.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statins such as atorvastatin or simvastatin
• Cyclosporine
• Other fibrates or lipid-lowering medicines
• Bile acid sequestrants such as cholestyramine if taken too close together

Store Finate 200 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.