| Category of Drug | Fenofibrate is Lipid-Lowering Drug |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Fenofibrate is used for 1. Hypercholesterolemia 2. Hypertriglyceridemia |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. CAPSULE 2. TABLETS 3. INJECTIONS |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Hypersensitivity 2. Severe renal and hepatic impairment 3. Preexisting gall bladder disease 4. Primary biliary cirrhosis 5. Pregnancy 6. lactation |
| Precautions | 1. Pancreatitis 2. Skeletal muscle effects 3. Renal and hepatic impairment 4. Monitor for LFT and blood counts regularly 5. Interactions |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Myalgia 2. Hepatitis 3. Rashes 4. Cholelithiasis 5. Rhabdomyolysis 6. Increased SGPT and SGOT 7. Abdominal pain |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
