FENOFIBRATE 160 mg/1
FENOFIBRATE · TABLET · A-S Medication Solutions
FENOFIBRATE is a tablet containing fenofibrate at 160 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by A-S Medication Solutions.
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- FENOFIBRATE
- Generic Name
- FENOFIBRATE
- NDC Code (Product)
50090-6973- Manufacturer
- A-S Medication Solutions
- Strength
- 160 mg/1
- Dosage Form
- TABLET
- Route
- ORAL
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- ANDA076509
- Drug Class
- Peroxisome Proliferator Receptor alpha Agonist [EPC]
- Marketing Start
- 06/22/2022
Recall History
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp. Date
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Failed 24 month dissolution testing.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
CGMP Deviations
Cardinal Health Inc.
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Aidapak Services, LLC
Labeling: Label Mixup: FENOFIBRATE, Tablet, 54 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as the following drug: FAMCICLOVIR, Tablet, 500 mg, NDC 00093811956, Pedigree: AD49448_4, EXP: 5/17/2014.
Hetero Labs, Ltd. - Unit III
Presence of Foreign Tablet/Capsule: A foreign identified as Valacyclovir tablet 500 mg was co-mingled in a bottle containing Fenofibrate Tablets, USP 145 mg.
Amerisource Health Services
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date
Amerisource Health Services
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp. Date
Aidapak Services, LLC
Labeling: Label Mixup: FENOFIBRATE, Tablet, 54 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as one of the following drugs: LUBIPROSTONE, Capsule, 24 MCG, NDC 64764024060, Pedigree: AD21790_46, EXP: 5/1/2014; aMILoride HCl, Tablet, 5 mg, NDC 64980015101, Pedigree: AD60272_55, EXP: 5/22/2014; PROPRANOLOL HCL, Tablet, 10 mg, NDC 23155011001, Pedigree: W002732, EXP: 6/6/2014.
Side Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fenofibrate tablet USP is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) alpha agonist indicated as an adjunct to diet: To reduce elevated LDL-C, Total-C, TG and Apo B, and to increase HDL-C in adult patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia ( 1.1 ). For treatment of adult patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia ( 1.2 ). Limitations of Use: Fenofibrate was not shown to reduce coronary heart disease morbidity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( 5.1 ). 1.1 Primary Hypercholesterolemia or Mixed Dyslipidemia Fenofibrate tablet USP is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet to reduce elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), total cholesterol (Total-C), Triglycerides and apolipoprotein B (Apo B), and to increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in adult patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia. 1.2 Severe Hypertriglyceridemia Fenofibrate tablet USP is also indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for treatment of adult patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. Improving glycemic control in diabetic patients showing fasting chylomicronemia will usually obviate the n…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia: Initial dose of 160 mg once daily ( 2.2 ). Severe hypertriglyceridemia: Initial dose of 54 to 160 mg once daily. Maximum dose is 160 mg ( 2.3 ). Renally impaired patients: Initial dose of 54 mg once daily ( 2.4 ). Geriatric patients: Select the dose on the basis of renal function ( 2.5 ). Should be given with meals ( 2.1 ). 2.1 General Considerations Patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving fenofibrate tablet USP, and should continue this diet during treatment with fenofibrate tablet USP. Fenofibrate tablets USP should be given with meals, thereby optimizing the bioavailability of the medication. The initial treatment for dyslipidemia is dietary therapy specific for the type of lipoprotein abnormality. Excess body weight and excess alcoholic intake may be important factors in hypertriglyceridemia and should be addressed prior to any drug therapy. Physical exercise can be an important ancillary measure. Diseases contributory to hyperlipidemia, such as hypothyroidism or diabetes mellitus should be looked for and adequately treated. Estrogen therapy, thiazide diureti…
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Severe renal dysfunction, including dialysis patients ( 4 , 8.6 , 12.3 ). Active liver disease ( 4 , 5.3 ). Gallbladder disease ( 4 , 5.5 ). Known hypersensitivity to fenofibrate ( 4 ). Nursing mothers ( 4 , 8.2 ). Fenofibrate is contraindicated in: patients with severe renal impairment, including those receiving dialysis [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ( 12.3 )] . patients with active liver disease, including those with primary biliary cirrhosis and unexplained persistent liver function abnormalities [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.2 )] . patients with preexisting gallbladder disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.5 )] . nursing mothers [see USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS ( 8.2 )] patients with known hypersensitivity to fenofibrate or fenofibric acid [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.9 )].
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Coumarin anticoagulants: ( 7.1 ). Immunosuppressants: ( 7.2 ). Bile acid resins: ( 7.3 ). 7.1 Coumarin Anticoagulants Potentiation of coumarin-type anticoagulant effects has been observed with prolongation of the PT/INR. Caution should be exercised when coumarin anticoagulants are given in conjunction with fenofibrate. The dosage of the anticoagulants should be reduced to maintain the PT/INR at the desired level to prevent bleeding complications. Frequent PT/INR determinations are advisable until it has been definitely determined that the PT/INR has stabilized [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.6)] . 7.2 Immunosuppressants Immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus can produce nephrotoxicity with decreases in creatinine clearance and rises in serum creatinine, and because renal excretion is the primary elimination route of fibrate drugs including fenofibrate, there is a risk that an interaction will lead to deterioration of renal function. The benefits and risks of using fenofibrate tablet with immunosuppressants and other potentially nephrotoxic agents should be carefully considered, and the lowest effective dose employed and renal function monitored.…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: •Mortality and coronary heart disease morbidity [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] •Hepatoxicity [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.2 )] •Pancreatitis [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.7 )] •Hypersensitivity reactions [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.9 )] • Venothromboembolic disease [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.10 )] Adverse reactions > 2% and at least 1% greater than placebo: Abnormal liver tests, increased AST, increased ALT, increased CPK, and rhinitis ( 6 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-399-2561 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse events reported by 2% or more of patients treated with fenofibrate (and greater than placebo) during the double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, regardless of caus…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FENOFIBRATE used for?
FENOFIBRATE contains FENOFIBRATE. It is a tablet taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is FENOFIBRATE a controlled substance?
FENOFIBRATE is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for FENOFIBRATE?
The generic name for FENOFIBRATE is FENOFIBRATE. There are 10 other brand versions of FENOFIBRATE.
What is the NDC code for FENOFIBRATE 160 mg/1?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for FENOFIBRATE 160 mg/1 is 50090-6973, listed by A-S Medication Solutions.