Tricor
Tricor is a brand-name fibrate medication containing fenofibrate, used to treat high cholesterol and elevated triglycerides in patients who haven't responded adequately to diet and exercise alone. It works by activating receptors that increase the breakdown of fatty acids in the blood, reducing triglyceride levels and increasing HDL (good) cholesterol.
Tricor is a cholesterol and triglyceride-lowering medication used when lifestyle changes aren't sufficient.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 220456
- Generic
- Tricor
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Tricor is used to treat hypertriglyceridemia (high triglyceride levels) and mixed dyslipidemia, typically when dietary modifications and exercise haven't provided adequate control.
Tricor contains fenofibrate, which activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα). This increases the activity of lipoprotein lipase, enhancing the breakdown of triglycerides and increasing HDL cholesterol production.
Common side effects include muscle pain, headache, and digestive issues. Regular liver function monitoring is recommended. May increase risk of muscle problems when combined with statins. Inform your doctor about any history of liver, gallbladder, or kidney disease before starting treatment.
Official drug label
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