Minitran and Tricor

• Generic Name: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: patch
• Other Brand Names: Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit, Rectiv

• It is used to prevent chest pain or pressure.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

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

TriCor (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).

TriCor 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 TriCor work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking.