Fenofibrate 145mg is a lipid-lowering medication used to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels (hyperlipidaemia). It belongs to a class of drugs called fibrates and works by increasing the breakdown and removal of fats from the blood, helping improve overall cardiovascular health.

Benefits:

Lowers elevated triglyceride levels

Helps reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in some cases

May increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol

Supports overall cardiovascular risk reduction

Helps manage mixed dyslipidaemia (abnormal lipid profiles)

Potential Side Effects:

Stomach pain, nausea, or indigestion

Headache or dizziness

Muscle pain or weakness (rare but important to monitor)

Common Use:

Typically taken once daily (145mg) with or after food.

Often used long-term alongside diet and lifestyle changes.

Note: Fenofibrate is used as part of a broader cholesterol management plan and may be prescribed alone or alongside other lipid-lowering medications depending on cardiovascular risk.