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Lipanthyl nt 145mg is a tablet drug indicated for patients with dyslipidemia. So how does Lipanthyl work? How should patients use it effectively? Let's learn about Lipanthyl nt 145mg with Vinmec through the article below!
1. What is Lipanthyl NT 145mg?
Lipanthyl NT 145mg is a drug with the main active ingredient being fenofibrate. In addition, in the composition of the drug, there are excipients attached to form just enough 1 tablet.
Lipanthyl is produced in the form of film-coated tablets. The drug is packaged in a box of 3 blisters, each blister has 10 tablets.
Lipanthyl NT 145mg is indicated for use in the following cases:
Patients with hypercholesterolemia. Patients with dyslipidemia type II, III, IV and V. Patients with dyslipidemia associated with type 2 diabetes. In addition, Lipanthyl nt 145mg is also used to reduce the progression of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, this drug is not a substitute for control of blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipids in reducing the progression of diabetes. diabetic retinopathy.
2. Usage and dosage of Lipanthyl NT 145mg
How to use the drug: Lipanthyl nt 145mg is used orally. Patients should take the drug with filtered water to ensure quality. Lipanthyl nt 145mg can be taken at any time of the day, with or without food.
Dosage of Lipanthyl nt 145mg for patients:
Dosage for adults: Lipanthyl nt 145mg is recommended to be used once a day, 1 tablet each time. For elderly patients without renal impairment: No dosage adjustment is required. For patients with renal impairment: Dosage depends on creatinine clearance. Patients with creatinine clearance greater than 60ml/min: Give the patient 1 tablet 145mg/day. Patients with creatinine clearance less than 60ml/min: For these patients, Lipanthyl nt 145mg is not recommended. The dosage of Lipanthyl nt 145mg provided above is for reference only. Before taking the drug, the patient should consult the doctor for advice and guidance on the appropriate dose of the drug for his or her health condition.
In case the patient forgets a dose of lipanthyl nt 145mg, it should be used as soon as he remembers. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose of lipanthyl nt 145mg. Patients should not take more than double the dose prescribed by the doctor.
In case of suspected overdose, the patient should note the symptoms that appear and immediately contact the doctor for proper treatment. Symptomatic treatment and supportive measures can be instituted as needed. Fenofibrate is not excluded by hemodialysis.
3. Possible side effects when using Lipanthyl NT 145mg
In addition to effective disease treatment, Lipanthyl nt 145mg can cause some side effects for users.
Common side effects:
Drugs causing digestive disorders: Patients may have functional and physical symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence. Effects on hepatobiliary: Use of the drug causes a moderate increase in serum concentrations. Uncommon side effects:
Drugs affecting the nervous system: Headache. Vascular disorders: Thromboembolism, possibly pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis. Drugs that affect digestion: May cause pancreatitis. Effects on the hepatobiliary system: Causes gallstones. Effects on skin and subcutaneous tissue: Increases skin sensitivity such as rash, itching, urticaria. Musculoskeletal, connective tissue and bone disorders: The drug causes diffuse myalgia, myositis, muscle cramps, muscle weakness. Possible breast and reproductive system disorders: Sexual dysfunction. In addition, the use of Lipanthyl nt 145mg can increase blood creatinine. Rare side effects:
Blood and lymphatic system disorders: May decrease hemoglobin and white blood cells. Immune system disorders: Drugs that cause allergic reactions. Drugs that cause skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Patients may lose hair, react sensitive to light. The drug may increase the concentration of urea in the blood. When the patient experiences any of the above signs or other unusual symptoms, the patient should immediately contact a doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for advice and guidance on effective treatment.
4. The subjects should not take Lipanthyl NT 145mg
Patients with liver failure, including those with biliary cirrhosis. In the case of patients with renal failure, with creatinine clearance less than 30ml/min. Children should not take the drug. In case the patient has an allergic reaction to the ingredients in the drug. Patients with a history of photosensitivity reactions or phototoxicity during treatment with fibrates or ketoprofen. Patient has gallbladder disease. Patients with acute or chronic pancreatitis, except in cases of acute pancreatitis due to severe hypertriglyceridemia. Women who are breastfeeding should not take Lipanthyl nt 145mg.
5. What should patients pay attention to when using Lipanthyl NT 145mg?
Control type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, plasma protein disorder, obstructive liver disease being treated, alcoholism before using Lipanthyl nt 145mg. Monitor response to treatment by performing regular lipid tests. If there is no response to the drug, the therapy should be changed. Monitor liver function tests at the same time every 3 months. It is important to determine whether the cause of hyperlipidemia is primary or secondary in patients taking estrogen or estrogen-containing contraceptives. Some patients have pancreatitis while taking Lipanthyl nt 145mg. Discontinue use when creatinine concentration increases above 50% ULN. Patients should be checked for creatinine during the first 3 months of treatment. Co-administration of the drug with other fibrates or HMG - CoA reductase inhibitors increases the risk of myotoxicity. When the patient shows symptoms such as diffuse myalgia, myositis with convulsions in the painful muscle, cramps and weakness,... the patient should immediately think of the drug's toxicity to the muscle and need to stop. drug treatment. Lipanthyl NT 145mg is a drug that many doctors trust for patients with hyperlipidemia. This drug is easy to find in pharmacies nationwide. However, Lipanthyl nt 145mg is a prescription drug, patients need to use it according to the doctor's prescription for the best treatment process, limiting the unwanted effects that may occur with the patient. myself.
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