Composition
Tab200 mg/400 mg: Bezafibrate 200 mg/400 mg.
Indications & Dosage
Adjunct to diet, type Ila, Ilb, Ill, IV and V hyperlipidaemia including familial hypercholesterolaemia: Adults: 200 mg three times daily. Children10-18 yr: 200 mg once daily adjusted according to response to max 200 mg 3 times daily.
Contraindications
Risk factors for myopathy, severe renal or hepatic impairment, nephrotic syndrome, dialysis, gall bladder disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, photoallergic reactions to fibrates.
Precautions
Mild to moderate renal or hepatic impairment. Monitor for signs of myopathy.
Interactions
Anticoagulants, hypoglycaemics, MAOlo, ion exchange resins, statins.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Side Effects
Headache, dizziness, fatigue, GI upset, rash, pruritus, alopecia, impotence, anaemia and leucopenia, raised creatinine levels. Rarely, muscle cramp and weakness, cholecystitis, gallstones, pancreatitis.