Lipicard 160 mg Tablet

Lipicard 160 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains fenofibrate 160 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the fibrate class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help treat high triglycerides and certain other abnormal cholesterol patterns. By improving blood fat levels, Lipicard 160 mg Tablet may help reduce the risk of pancreatitis in people with very high triglycerides. It is not a replacement for diet changes, exercise, or other cardiovascular risk management your doctor may recommend.

How it works: Fenofibrate helps the body break down and remove triglycerides from the blood, which can lower very high fat levels. This tablet form delivers 160 mg of fenofibrate in a convenient oral dose that is taken by mouth and absorbed after swallowing.

Lipicard 160 mg Tablet is a higher-strength fenofibrate tablet intended for patients whose prescriber has decided that this dose is appropriate. Since there are no other Lipicard strengths or forms listed here, this 160 mg tablet represents the single available option and is used as the full-strength tablet formulation. A doctor may choose this tablet when they want a standard adult fenofibrate strength in a simple once-daily tablet form.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Adjunct to diet for lipid control
• Lowering very high blood fats
• Reducing pancreatitis risk from severe hypertriglyceridemia

• Swallow the Lipicard 160 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber or pharmacist says the specific product can be altered.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily, and try to take it at the same time each day.
• Take it with food if your prescriber or the package directions advise it, because fenofibrate absorption can be affected by meals for some tablet products.
• Keep following a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, exercise plan, and any weight-management advice while taking this tablet.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; if you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Each Lipicard 160 mg Tablet provides 160 mg of fenofibrate. For this strength, the dose is commonly taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether any dose adjustment is needed must be decided by the doctor based on your triglycerides, kidney function, and overall health. Do not exceed the amount prescribed for you, because the maximum daily dose is the amount your prescriber specifically orders for this tablet strength.

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

Common side effects of Fenofibrate may include:

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

• Use only if your doctor has evaluated your cholesterol and triglyceride levels; Lipicard 160 mg Tablet is not for casual use.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, gallbladder disease, thyroid problems, or a history of pancreatitis.
• Avoid or limit alcohol, since alcohol can raise triglycerides and may worsen side effects.
• Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness right away, especially if you also take a statin or have kidney problems.
• Your doctor may check liver tests, kidney function, and lipid levels before and during treatment.
• Use caution with driving or tasks that require alertness if you feel dizzy, weak, or unwell after taking the tablet.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because fenofibrate use needs careful review.

• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Statins such as atorvastatin or simvastatin
• Cyclosporine
• Bile acid sequestrants such as cholestyramine or colesevelam
• Alcohol

Store Lipicard 160 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and excessive heat.