Fenofibrate and Derivatives and Vancocin HCl Pulvules

• Generic Name: fenofibrate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Tricor, Triglide, Lipidil Micro, Dom-Fenofibrate, Lipidil Supra, Lofibra, Lipidil EZ

Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." It helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help fenofibrate work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking.

• Generic Name: vancomycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: First-Vancomycin 25, First-Vancomycin 50, Vancocin HCl Pulvules, FIRST-Vancomycin, First-Vancomycin 25, First-Vancomycin 50, Firvanq, Vancocin

Vancocin HCl Pulvules is an antibiotic. Oral (taken by mouth) this medicine fights bacteria in the intestines.

Vancocin HCl Pulvules is used to treat an infection of the intestines caused by Clostridium difficile, which can cause watery or bloody diarrhea. This medicine is also used to treat staph infections that can cause inflammation of the colon and small intestines.

Oral Vancocin HCl Pulvules works only in the intestines. Vancocin HCl Pulvules is not normally absorbed into the body and will not treat other types of infection. An injection form of this medication is available to treat serious infections in other parts of the body.

Vancocin HCl Pulvules may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.