Apo-Feno SP 160mg

Manufacturer

Apotex

Contents
Fenofibrate

Indication

Apo-Feno SP is used for controlling high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It is used in combination with a diet that is low in cholesterol and saturated fat. Apo-Feno SP is a lipid-lowering agent. It works by lowering elevated blood triglyceride levels by making the liver produce fewer triglycerides and increasing the elimination of triglycerides from the blood stream.

Instruction

Use Apo-Feno SP as directed by your doctor.

• Take Apo-Feno SP by mouth with or without food.
• Swallow Apo-Feno SP whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. Do not take chipped or broken tablets.
• Take Apo-Feno SP with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
• If you also take a bile acid-binding resin (eg, cholestyramine), do not take it within 4 to 6 hours before or 1 hour after taking Apo-Feno SP. Check with your doctor if you have any questions.
• Take Apo-Feno SP on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
• If you miss a dose of Apo-Feno SP, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Apo-Feno SP.

Drug interaction

Inform your doctor about all prescribed and over-the-counter medication you are currently taking and especially about 'blood thinners' (warfarin), cyclosporine (cholesterol-lowering drug), MAO inhibitors (selegiline, furazolidone, tranylcypromine, phenelzine, moclobemide), diabetic medicine (glipizide, insulin), estrogens/birth control pills, 'statins' (lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, atorvastatin) and high-dose niacin (1 gram or more per day). Combined with Apo-Feno Micro the two last types of drugs may cause muscle injury (myopathy).