What is the brand name for Fenofibrate?
The brand name for Fenofibrate is Tricor.
PTCE Top 200 · #83
Fenofibrate
Tricor
Fenofibrate is the generic name for the brand-name drug Tricor. It is a fibrate (triglyceride-lowering) used to treat high triglycerides. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Fenofibrate ranks #83 and is one of the most frequently tested cardiovascular medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Fenofibrate |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Tricor |
| Drug class | Fibrate (triglyceride-lowering) |
| Class group | Cardiovascular |
| Common use | high triglycerides |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Fenofibrate used for?
Lipid‑lowering fibrate used for severe hypertriglyceridemia and mixed dyslipidemia (lowers triglycerides; can modestly improve HDL).
What drug class is Fenofibrate?
Fenofibrate is a Fibrate (triglyceride-lowering) in the Cardiovascular group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Fenofibrate
- arrow_rightElevated liver enzymes
- arrow_rightStomach upset (nausea/abdominal pain)
- arrow_rightHeadache
- arrow_rightBack pain
- arrow_rightMuscle pain (myalgia)
- arrow_rightDiarrhea
Major interactions
- arrow_rightStatins (esp. high‑dose) ↑ risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis (monitor muscle symptoms/CK if needed)
- arrow_rightWarfarin ↑ anticoagulant effect/bleeding risk—monitor INR closely when starting/stopping
- arrow_rightBile acid sequestrants ↓ fenofibrate absorption—separate dosing
- arrow_rightCyclosporine ↑ risk of nephrotoxicity/myopathy—monitor renal function
Is Fenofibrate a controlled substance?
No. Fenofibrate is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Fenofibrate (PTCE mnemonic)
TRI-cor lowers TRIglycerides — feno-FIBRATE activates PPAR-α. Combine cautiously with statin (rhabdo risk); ↑INR with warfarin; gallstones.
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PTCE exam tip
Fenofibrate is a fibrate that mainly lowers triglycerides — added myopathy risk when combined with a statin, a tested interaction.
Fenofibrate FAQ
What is Fenofibrate used for?
Fenofibrate is used to treat high triglycerides. Lipid‑lowering fibrate used for severe hypertriglyceridemia and mixed dyslipidemia (lowers triglycerides; can modestly improve HDL).
What drug class is Fenofibrate?
Fenofibrate is a Fibrate (triglyceride-lowering) (Cardiovascular group).
Is Fenofibrate a controlled substance?
No. Fenofibrate is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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