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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Increased triglycerides Increased cholesterol

COMPOSITION:
Fenofibrate (160mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Tgr 160mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Tgr 160mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Tgr 160mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Tgr 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tgr 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Tgr 160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Tgr 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tgr 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Tgr 160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Fenofibrate   160mg

Uses of Tgr Tablet
Tgr 160mg Tablet is used in the treatment of increased triglycerides and increased cholesterol.

How to use Tgr Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tgr 160mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Tgr Tablet works
Tgr 160mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication. It works by lowering the levels of triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Side Effects:

Common Increased liver enzymes, Nausea, Vomiting, Flatulence, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Tgr Tablet
Medication of choice for lowering triglyceride levels in the blood. Can reduce triglycerides by up to 50%. Regular exercise and low-fat diet further help to lower levels of fat in the blood. Take Tgr half an hour before meals. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine. Do not discontinue Tgr without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Avoid alcohol consumption (includes wine, beer, and liquor).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Tgr the same as Lipitor?
Tgr is a drug belonging to a different class of drugs called “Fibrates”, whereas Lipitor (atorvastatin) belongs to the “Statin” class. Both the medicines act by different mechanisms

Q. Does Tgr cause erectile dysfunction, weight gain or memory loss?
Tgr may rarely cause sexual weakness in patients. It does not cause weight gain and memory loss. Consult your doctor before use

Q. Can I take fenofibrate with Lipitor, ibuprofen, niacin, Nyquil or crestor?
Taking fenofibrate with drugs from the statin class (e.g. Atorvastatin or Lipitor; rosuvastatin or crestor) may cause muscle breakdown. There is no significant drug interaction with ibuprofen, niacin or Nyquil. However, always consult your doctor before use

Q. What is Tgr?
Tgr belongs to a class of drugs called as fibrates or fibric acid derivatives. It is different from statins, blood thinners, diuretic and nitrate

Q. Is Tgr generic?
Yes, Tgr is a generic drug sold under several pharmaceutical brand names (TriCor, Antara, Lofibra, Stanlip, Lipicard etc.).