Antara is categorized a medicine belonging to the group called lipid regulating agents. The capsules of this medicine come either with 130 mg or 43 mg of active ingredient, fenofibrate in micronized from. Fenofibrate has the chemical name of: 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl) phenoxy]-2-methyl-propanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester. The chemical name of this drug is: C20H21O4Cl and it has a molecular weight of: 360.83. Fenofibrate is not water soluble and has a melting point of a temperature between 79 degree and 82 degree Celsius.
The initial recommended dosage of Antara for reducing cholesterol and triglyceride is 130mg per day. This medication is designed to be taken once in a day. You health care provider may increase or decrease the dosage depending on the level of cholesterol and triglyceride in your body. The health care provider will set a target level of the cholesterol and triglyceride to be reduced on prescribing the medication.
Antara can be used for a number of conditions. Primarily this medication is indicated for the reduction in the cholesterol and triglycerides level in the blood. High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides are responsible for many problems related to heart. This medication is also used for the prevention of heart conditions such as heart attack, stroke and angina attack.
Some of the common side effects associated with the medication or Antara include flu like symptoms, body weakness, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, runny nose, headache, back pain, abdominal pain and chest congestion. These side effects can be easily tolerated by most of the patients taking this medication. These side effects do not require any medical attention. However, if these side effects persist or become worse you should consult your health care provider immediately.
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