Uses / Indications:
Lipicard 200mg Capsules are used to treat excessive triglycerides and cholesterol.
Pregnancy interaction:
Lipicard 200mg Capsule may be dangerous to take during pregnancy. Animal research have revealed negative effects on the fetus, but there have been few human investigations. Despite the risks, the advantages of usage in pregnant women may be acceptable. Please visit a doctor.
Expert advice:
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 Lipicard 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 Lipicard without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Avoid alcohol consumption (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
Side Effects:
Increased liver enzymes, Nausea, Vomiting, Flatulence, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea.
How to use:
Take this medication in the dose and period prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it fully. Don't eat, crush, or break it. Lipicard 200mg Capsule should be taken with food.
How it works:
Lipicard 200 milligrams Capsules are lipid-lowering medications. It works by reducing triglyceride levels.
Faq for medicine:
Is Lipicard the same as Lipitor? : Lipicard is a drug belonging to a different class of drugs called “Fibratesâ€, whereas Lipitor (atorvastatin) belongs to the “Statin†class. Both the medicines act by different mechanisms|Does Lipicard cause erectile dysfunction : Lipicard may rarely cause sexual weakness in patients. It does not cause weight gain and memory loss. Consult your doctor before use|Can I take fenofibrate with Lipitor : 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|What is Lipicard? : Lipicard belongs to a class of drugs called as fibrates or fibric acid derivatives. It is different from statins, blood thinners, diuretic and nitrate|Is Lipicard generic? : Yes, Lipicard is a generic drug sold under several pharmaceutical brand names (TriCor, Antara, Lofibra, Stanlip, Lipicard etc.).
Medicine interaction:
Lipicard with Repaglinide|Lipicard with Ezetimibe|Lipicard with Warfarin|Lipicard with Pioglitazone|Lipicard with Cyclosporine|Lipicard with Phenindione|Lipicard with Chlorpropamide|Lipicard with Glimepiride|Lipicard with Pitavastatin|Lipicard with Glipizide|Lipicard with Tolbutamide|Lipicard with Atorvastatin|Lipicard with Rosuvastatin|Lipicard with Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone|Lipicard with Glibenclamide|Lipicard with Fluvastatin|Lipicard with Rosiglitazone|Lipicard with Cerivastatin|Lipicard with Gliclazide|Lipicard with Magaldrate|Lipicard with Simvastatin|Lipicard with Nateglinide|Lipicard with Lovastatin
