{"id":6069,"date":"2020-12-31T14:58:47","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T14:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6069"},"modified":"2023-01-18T15:28:52","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T15:28:52","slug":"bezalip-retard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/bezalip-retard\/","title":{"rendered":"Bezalip Retard &#8211; Bezafibrate Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>bezalip retard 400 mg\u00a0prolonged-release tablet\u00a0is\u00a0bezafibrate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Bezalip Retard Is And What Is Bezalip Retard Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bezalip&nbsp;Retard&nbsp;belongs to a group of medicines called fibrates.&nbsp;These drugs are used to lower the fat content (&nbsp;lipids&nbsp;) in the blood.&nbsp;For example, the fats called&nbsp;triglycerides&nbsp;are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High levels of\u00a0LDL\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0and\u00a0triglycerides\u00a0increase the risk of atherosclerosis, angina and heart attack, especially in combination with other risk factors (e.g. if you smoke, have high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0or\u00a0have diabetes\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bezalip\u00a0Retard\u00a0is combined with diet and other non-medical treatments, such as exercise and weight loss, to lower fat blood levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bezafibrate contained in Bezalip may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What You Need To Know Before Taking Bezalip Retard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Bezalip Retard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to bezafibrate, other fibrates, or any of the other ingredients of Bezalip retard listed in section 6),<\/li><li>If you have severe liver disease,<\/li><li>If you have kidney disease,<\/li><li>If you are being treated with\u00a0dialysis,<\/li><li>If you have had skin reactions due to sunlight when previously treated with fibrates (\u00a0cholesterol-\u00a0and triglyceride-lowering drugs).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of renal impairment, Bezalip should be given instead of Bezalip&nbsp;Retard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Bezalip.\u00a0This is especially true if you have liver disease or gallstone disease.<br>Concomitant use of Bezalip\u00a0Retard\u00a0with\u00a0another lipid-lowering drug called statins (e.g.\u00a0simvastatin\u00a0or atorvastatin) may increase the risk of muscle damage.\u00a0Talk to your doctor if you are taking Bezalip\u00a0Retard\u00a0and statins simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Bezalip Retard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.\u00a0The effect of Bezalip\u00a0Retard\u00a0may be affected if Bezalip\u00a0Retard\u00a0and certain other medicines are taken simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially true if Bezalip\u00a0Retard\u00a0is used concomitantly with statins and cholestyramine (\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0and lipid-lowering drugs).\u00a0If Bezalip\u00a0Retard\u00a0and cholestyramine are used simultaneously, the drugs should be taken at least 2 hours apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other drugs that can affect the treatment effect are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sulphonylureas and\u00a0insulin\u00a0(used for\u00a0diabetes\u00a0),<\/li><li>Warfarin\u00a0(an agent that inhibits the ability of the blood to clot),<\/li><li>Cyclosporine (an agent that suppresses the immune system).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Bezalip Retard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is limited experience of use during pregnancy.\u00a0Bezalip\u00a0Retard\u00a0is not recommended during pregnancy as safety has not yet been established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lack of experience.\u00a0Mothers treated with Bezalip\u00a0Retard\u00a0should not breastfeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In less common cases, dizziness, fatigue or muscle weakness appear as a side effect, impairing the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bezalip Retard Contains Lactose And Sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bezalip Retard contains\u00a0lactose monohydrate.\u00a0If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bezalip Retard contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per tablet, i.e. it is essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Take Bezalip Retard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take Bezalip Retard  exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose\u00a0one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.\u00a0After initial treatment with Bezalip Retard 200 mg 3 times daily, with good effect, Bezalip\u00a0Retard\u00a0400 mg once daily can be given.\u00a0The prolonged-release tablet\u00a0should be swallowed whole, preferably for breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of Bezalip in children is not recommended as the efficacy and safety of children have not been established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Bezalip Retard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you have any questions about using this product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Bezalip Retard Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bezalip Retard can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Bezalip and contact a doctor as soon as possible:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you get unexplained muscle pain, muscle cramps or muscle weakness.\u00a0(This may signify a rare side effect called\u00a0rhabdomyolysis\u00a0that may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people.)<\/li><li>If you get severe skin reactions, such as\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome\u00a0(an extremely severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0with skin rash usually in the form of blisters or sores in the oral cavity and eyes and other mucous membranes such as the genitals) or\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis\u00a0(severe widespread skin damage with dermal and superficial skin mucous membranes).\u00a0These reactions are very rare.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect more than 1 user in 100):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, such as <ul><li>Stomach cramps<\/li><li>Acid regurgitation<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon bezalip retard side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Diarrhoea<\/li><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Gas<\/li><li>Abdominal pain<\/li><li>Decreased appetite<\/li><li>Skin rash<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Photosensitivity<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Liver effects<\/li><li>Gallstones<\/li><li>Muscle weakness<\/li><li>Muscle pain<\/li><li>Muscle cramps<\/li><li>Acute\u00a0renal failure<\/li><li>Impotence<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity reaction<\/li><li>Changed laboratory values<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hair loss<\/li><li>Decreased number of white and\u00a0red blood cells<\/li><li>Muscle inflammation<\/li><li>Pancreatitis<\/li><li>Disorders of nerve function, loss of sensation, or a stinging sensation in the skin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reduced&nbsp;platelet count<\/li><li>Lung disease<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No known frequency (cannot be calculated from the available data):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Depression<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you get any side effects.\u00a0This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.\u00a0You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,\u00a0www.lakemedelsverket.se.\u00a0By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Bezalip Retard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep Bezalip Retard out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use Bezalip Retard  after the expiry date, which is stated on the carton after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is bezafibrate.&nbsp;One tablet contains 400 mg of bezafibrate.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;55 mg, titanium dioxide (dye E 171), povidone, sodium lauryl sulphate, hypromellose, anhydrous&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;silica, magnesium stearate, polymethyl methacrylate, polysorbate 80, macrogol, talc, sodium citrate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White, round, film-coated tablet marked D9.<\/li><li>Blister pack, 100 tablets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Group PTC ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjavikurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>220 Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cenexi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>52, Rue Marcel and Jacques Gaucher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FR-94120 Fontenay-Sous-Bois<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bezalip retard decreases elevated blood lipid (fat) and cholesterol levels. 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