Tigifib 160 mg Tablet

Tigifib 160 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 160 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 cholesterol problems. It may also be used to reduce the risk of pancreatitis in people with very high triglyceride levels, as directed by a doctor. Tigifib 160 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is part of a heart-risk management plan that can also include diet and exercise.

How it works: Fenofibrate helps lower blood fats by activating a receptor called PPAR-alpha, which changes how the body handles triglycerides and cholesterol. In tablet form, Tigifib 160 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the stomach and intestines to work throughout the body on lipid levels.

Tigifib 160 mg Tablet is a higher-strength fenofibrate tablet, so it is not a starter dose for everyone. A doctor may choose Tigifib 160 mg Tablet when a full-strength fenofibrate tablet is appropriate for an adult who has already been assessed for lipid treatment, rather than a lower-strength option. Because there are no other Tigifib strengths or forms listed here, this 160 mg tablet represents the brand’s single tablet strength and should be used only as prescribed.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Adjunct to diet for lipid control
• Lowering very high blood fats to help reduce pancreatitis risk

• Swallow Tigifib 160 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not crush, split, or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor says the specific tablet can be split.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• Follow your doctor’s food instructions carefully, because some fenofibrate tablets are taken with food while others are formulation-specific.
• Keep taking the tablet even if you feel well, since high triglycerides usually do not cause symptoms.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber specifically tells you to do so.

Each Tigifib 160 mg Tablet provides 160 mg of fenofibrate. Depending on the condition being treated and your response, it may be taken once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule and whether this strength is right for you. Do not take more than the prescribed amount; the maximum daily dose is the amount your prescriber directs for you, and it should not be increased on your own.

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
• Back pain
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Mild liver enzyme changes on lab tests

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, gallbladder disease, kidney disease, or a history of pancreatitis before using Tigifib 160 mg Tablet.
• Higher-strength fenofibrate tablets may be more likely to cause muscle problems in people with kidney issues, older adults, or those taking interacting medicines.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, because alcohol can raise triglycerides and strain the liver.
• This medicine is not meant to replace diet, weight control, or exercise; those changes are still important.
• Your doctor may order blood tests to check liver function, kidney function, and lipid levels while you are taking Tigifib 160 mg Tablet.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before starting this tablet.
• If you feel faint, very weak, or have unusual muscle symptoms, get medical advice promptly before taking another dose.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statins such as atorvastatin or simvastatin
• Cyclosporine
• Colchicine
• Certain diabetes medicines, including insulin or sulfonylureas

Store Tigifib 160 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.