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Antara is used for high levels of triglycerides and bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. Antara is used in combination with appropriate diet and exercise as directed by the doctor to help patients achieve the most optimal treatment effect.
1. What is Antara?
Antara brand name drug belongs to the group of drugs to reduce cholesterol and fatty acids (triglycerides) in the blood, containing the main active ingredient is Fenofibrate. Antara is used in combination with a healthy diet to help patients with high levels of cholesterol and bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood get back to normal.
According to research, high levels of bad fats in the blood can increase the risk of clogged arteries, leading to atherosclerosis.
2. Indications and uses of Antara
Belongs to the group of drugs to reduce blood fat, so Antara's mechanism of action is to help increase the effectiveness of fat-degrading enzymes that exist in the blood. Fenofibrate is the main active ingredient in Antara, belongs to the group of Fibrate drugs, has the strongest effect of reducing the amount of triglyceride fatty acids in the blood, and at the same time reducing the risk of acute pancreatitis related to an increase in blood fat. However, Antara is not able to prevent the risk of stroke or acute coronary disease.
Antara drug is used in combination with a scientific diet to reduce fat and cholesterol to increase the therapeutic effect. In addition, patients with high blood lipid levels should also apply some other lifestyle changes such as losing weight, exercising or giving up smoking to soon overcome the disease.
3. Dosage and instructions for using Antara properly
3.1. Dosage of Antara The specific dose of Antara will be determined based on the doctor's assessment of the patient's medical condition and response to the drug. For people taking other cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as Colestipol or cholestyramine bile acid binding Resin, Antara should be taken at least 1 hour before or about 4-6 hours after treatment with these drugs. Concomitant use may interact with Fenofibrate, leading to a decrease in effectiveness and the body's ability to absorb the drug.
3.2. How to use Antara As recommended, patients should take Antara to reduce blood fat regularly every day to get the best results soon. Antara is taken by mouth exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day. Currently, Antara is made in many forms with different dosages, so patients need to avoid arbitrarily switching between different brands and forms of medicine without approval from their doctor. This is because some forms of fenofibrate-containing drugs can be taken without or with food.
When taking Antara, the patient should swallow the tablet whole, avoiding chewing, dissolving or crushing it. To minimize the risk of missing a dose, you should take Antara at the same time of day. Besides, during the treatment to reduce blood fat with Antara, patients should adhere to the correct dose and time of taking the drug, can continue to take it even if the high blood fat condition has stabilized than before. .
Antara drug can fully promote the effect of reducing blood fat after about 2 months of continuous use. During treatment, the patient needs to be checked regularly. Even if you don't have any specific symptoms while taking the medication, your doctor may recommend tests to help see if antara is working.
Patients should also note that Antara is only one part of a complete treatment for high cholesterol (including exercise, diet, other medications, and weight control). Therefore, patients who want to effectively reduce high blood fat levels need to follow the doctor's treatment regimen, as well as the recommendations on nutrition and daily exercise.
4. Some side effects of Antara
According to a warning from a healthcare professional, patients should seek emergency medical help if signs of an allergic reaction appear, including swelling of the face/throat, rash, difficulty breathing or have a serious reaction such as sore throat, fever, burning inside the eyes, red/purple skin rash, widespread rash, blistering or peeling of the skin.
In rare cases, Antara may cause the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue leading to kidney failure. If you notice unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially accompanied by fever, dark urine, or unusual tiredness, you should tell your doctor right away. In addition, the following side effects also require immediate medical attention if present, including:
Loss of appetite, stomach pain right after eating. Severe abdominal pain, pain spreading to the back or shoulder blades. Yellow eyes and skin. Chills, fever, sore throat, weakness, mouth sores, unusual bleeding or bruising. Sudden cough, chest pain, rapid breathing, wheezing, coughing up blood. Hot, red, swollen arms/legs. In addition to the above side effects, when treating hyperlipidemia with Antara, you may also experience the following more common symptoms:
Sneezing or runny nose. Abnormal test results. The above side effects are not the most complete list, Antara drug can cause some other reactions depending on the location and ability to respond to the drug for each patient. If any side effects occur, you can stop taking Antara temporarily or consult your doctor to adjust the dose or replace with another more suitable medicine.
5. Some important notes when using Antara
5.1. General warning when using Antara blood fat lowering drug Before and during the use of Antara blood fat lowering drug, patients need to be careful a few things below:
Avoid taking Antara while having gallbladder disease, liver disease, kidney disease. severe, hemodialysis. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to fenofibrate, fenofibric acid or any of the other active ingredients in this medicine. Antara can lead to muscle tissue breakdown and kidney failure, so tell your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle aches and pains accompanied by fever, fatigue, and discoloration of the water. urine is darker than usual. Do not breastfeed while taking Antara and for at least 5 days after the last dose. Women, the elderly or with kidney disease, impairment and diabetes should use caution when taking Antara because the drug can cause kidney failure when muscle tissue destruction occurs. There are no specific data on the effect of the drug on the fetus, so women who are pregnant or planning to have children need to tell their doctor before deciding to treat high cholesterol with Antara. Antara is not approved for use by anyone under the age of 18. 5.2. Other medicines that may interact with Antara Some other medicines when taken at the same time can make Antara work less effectively or increase your risk of side effects. If you are being treated with any of the following medicines, use Antara 1 hour before or 4-6 hours after taking other medicines to limit drug interactions:
Colestipol. Cholestyramine. Colesevelam. Medicines that help lower cholesterol and other fatty acids. Blood thinners such as Coumadin, Warfarin, Jantoven. Colchicine. Medicines that weaken the immune system such as steroids, cancer drugs, or drugs that prevent organ rejection. Avoid concomitant use of Antara with drugs containing Fenofibrate and Acid fenofictures. In addition, some other unnamed drugs can still interact with Antara, including OTC drugs, prescription drugs, herbal products or vitamin supplements. Ideally, patients need to inform their doctor about existing medications and health conditions for specific instructions.
Some tests and medical examination such as quantification of triglycerides and blood cholesterol, tests of kidney function, liver function or complete blood count,... should be performed periodically to monitor disease progression as well as early diagnosis. adverse events occurred in the patient.
5.3. Storage conditions Antara Antara should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 30 (room temperature), away from direct and prolonged exposure to sunlight or high humidity. For each dosage form and brand of Antara, there will be a relatively different storage method, so patients should carefully read the instructions printed on the product label or consult a pharmacist / doctor.
In addition, keep Antara as well as other drugs out of the reach of small children to ensure the safety of children's health and minimize the risk of drug poisoning. In addition, patients should also avoid sharing Antara with others or arbitrarily giving the drug to someone with similar symptoms to use without the doctor's approval, because this drug is only allowed to be used according to the prescribed indication. single.
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