Bezafibrate
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Bezafibrate is anti-hyperlipidemic agent. Bezafibrate is used to reduce high blood fats and cholesterol levels.
Indications
Bezafibrate is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypercholesterolemia, Prophylaxis of NSAID-associated gastric or duodenal ulcer.
Contraindications
Bezafibrate is contraindicated in conditions like Renal failure,Liver cirrhosis,Nephrotic syndrome,Hypoalbuminaemia.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Bezafibrate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, GI distention, Myositis syndrome.
Warnings
Bezafibrate should not be given to patients with severe liver or kidney impairment, primary biliary cirrhosis, gallstone or gallbladder disorder or hypoalbuminemia state.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
200 mg (200 (200)) 8 hourly PO — With or after food.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Drug Interactions
Bezafibrate is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementCerivastatin SodiumCerivastatin sodium causes additive toxicity with BezafibrateFluvastatinIncreased risk of myopathy when fibrates (e.g Bezafibrate) given with statins (e.g Fluvastatin). These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.