ATORVASTATIN WITH FENOFIBRATE

Atorvastatin and fenofibrate are used in combination to treat and manage high cholesterol levels and different cardiac diseases. Atorvastatin belongs to a group of drugs known as ACE inhibitors, it reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Fenofibrate is an antilipemic agent and is used to treat triglyceride imbalance in the body.

Indications

Hypercholesterolemia, myocardial infarction ( heart attack), chest pain, and stroke.

Contra-Indications

Hepatic impairment, renal impairment, hypothyroidism and patients with CNS diseases.

Special Precautions

Consult a Physician before using it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Consuming alcohol while using atorvastatin and fenofibrate can cause chronic toxicity.

Side Effects

Nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence, muscle pain, inflammation, allergic reaction, liver disorder.

Drug Interactions

Anticoagulant drugs (warfarin, coumarin), anti-gout drugs, antibiotics and antifungal drugs ( such as tetracycline, ketoconazole), HIV medicine, contraceptive pills, anti-arthritic medications, and other antilipemic drugs.