Can I take ciprofibrate with statins?

Using ciprofibrate with statins can increase the risk of side effects. Therefore, combination therapy is usually used on high risk patients and requires close monitoring by a doctor.

What medications should not be taken with ciprofibrate?

There are few medications such as blood thinners, cyclosporine and statins which should not be taken with ciprofibrate. Therefore, it is recommended that you give your doctor a full medical history regarding your ongoing medications. This is done to analyse the condition and provide a proper management treatment to help minimise the side effects of the medication

Ciprofibrate

Uses of Ciprofibrate

Ciprofibrate is commonly used to treat High Cholesterol

How Ciprofibrate Works

Ciprofibrate acts on the nuclear transcription factor PPAR-alpha which upregulates the apolipoprotein A-1 gene and downregulate the apolipoprotein C-11 gene. This will lead to a reduction in LDL and VLDL cholesterol level (bad cholesterol) and increased HDL cholesterol level (good cholesterol).

Side Effects of Ciprofibrate

Rashes, Itchiness, Muscle weakness, Vertigo, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Somnolence, Light sensitivity

Information About Ciprofibrate

Ciprofibrate is a fibric acid derivative used to treat hypertriglyceridaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia in Singapore. Available as a 100mg oral tablet taken once daily, it is HSA-registered and available on prescription only in Singapore. It activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha to reduce triglyceride synthesis and increase HDL cholesterol, with a potency-to-dose ratio that allows effective dyslipidaemia management at a single low daily dose. A valid doctor's consultation is required before dispensing. Order Ciprofibrate online at DoctorOnCall Singapore with same-day delivery available. Speak to a DoctorOnCall physician today to check if Ciprofibrate is right for you.

Ciprofibrate is a medication commonly used to manage high cholesterol and triglyceride levels by helping improve the balance of fats in the blood. It works by increasing the breakdown and removal of triglycerides while helping raise levels of good cholesterol (HDL). Ciprofibrate belongs to a class of medications known as fibrates and is widely used in lipid management and cardiovascular risk reduction. Find affordable Ciprofibrate options from trusted brands at DoctorOnCall.

Conclusion

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Warnings

Kidney High Risk

Dosage adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment and is contraindicated to be used in patients with severe renal impairment.

Alcohol Not Advisable

Ciprofibrate and alcohol consumption may worsen the effects on the central nervous system as their adverse reactions may be compounded.

Pregnancy Not Safe - High Risk

Animal reproductive studies suggest teratogenicity and severe adverse reaction while there are no adequate human pregnant studies to suggest otherwise. It is, therefore, not advisable to be used in pregnant women without specialist recommendation.

Driving Not advisable

It is not advisable to drive when taking Ciprofibrate due to its potential side effects such as headache and dizziness which can affect the ability to drive and concentrate.

Liver Use With Care

Dosage adjustment is needed in patient with mild to moderate hepatic impairment while it is contraindicated to be used in severe hepatic impaired patients.

Lactation Not Advisable

Ciprofibrate is not known to be excreted into human breastmilk and is therefore contraindicated to be used during breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written by

Dr. Adeline Carol Peters, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Reviewed by

Dr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin Awang, Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mansoura - Manchester