What is Fibricor?
Fibricor (fenoctibrate) is an oral antidiabetic medication used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It belongs to the class of thiazolidinediones and works by improving insulin sensitivity, thereby lowering blood glucose levels. Fibricor helps to reduce fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c levels, making it easier to control blood sugar levels with diet and exercise alone or in combination with other medications.
What is Fibricor used for?
Fibricor, also known as fenofibrate, is a medication used to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It belongs to a class of drugs called fibrates, which work by reducing the production of triglycerides and increasing the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good,” cholesterol. Fibricor is administered orally once daily and is typically used as an adjunct therapy to diet and exercise in patients with hypertriglyceridemia or mixed dyslipidemia.
The mechanism of action of fibricor involves activating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha), which leads to increased lipolysis, reduced triglyceride production, and decreased lipid synthesis. This results in improved blood lipid profiles and a reduced risk of cardiovascular events associated with high cholesterol and triglycerides. Fibricor has been shown to be effective in reducing LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels, triglyceride concentrations, and apolipoprotein B (ApoB) levels while increasing HDL levels.
As a fibrate, fibricor may also have beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, although this requires further investigation. Patients taking fibricor should be monitored for signs of increased liver enzymes, as the medication can cause elevations in these markers in some individuals.
Fibricor side effects
• Nausea • Headache • Dizziness • Fatigue • Stomach pain • Abdominal cramps • Constipation • Diarrhea • Flatulence • Rash • Itching • Hives • Joint pain • Muscle pain • Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat • Increased bleeding tendency • Decreased platelet count • Increased liver enzymes • Chills • Flu-like symptoms • Sleep disturbances • Ankle swelling • Chest pain • Shortness of breath • Blood sugar changes
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