Fenofibrate Micronized

Alternate Name: Antara

Description: Antara is used to lower high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The generic alternative is fenofibrate. The average Antara cash pricing tends to be near $610 for a supply of 30, 90 mg capsules. You can lower your high Antara price by up to 80% by using our free Antara savings card at a local pharmacy that participates with LowerMyRx.

Dosage Form: Capsule

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 43 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, blood clotting problems, diabetes, or thyroid problems. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 5 days after the last dose. This medicine may cause the following problems: Liver problemsSerious muscle problems (including myopathy), especially when used with other medicinesRhabdomyolysis (severe muscle weakness) that could lead to kidney damagePancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Increased risk of gallstonesSerious skin reactions, including Steven-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how fenofibrate works. Tell your doctor if you are using colchicine, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, blood thinner (including warfarin), or statin medicine (including atorvastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin)., If you are also using cholestyramine, colesevelam, or colestipol, you must take fenofibrate at least 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after you take these medicines., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.