Gemfibrozil
Generic Name: Gemfibrozil
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Hypertriglyceridemia
High triglycerides
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
600 mg twice daily
N/A
Same as adult
1500 mg/day
Contraindicated in severe impairment
Contraindicated in severe impairment
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Dyspepsia, abdominal pain
Myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, cholelithiasis
Hepatic or severe renal dysfunction, preexisting gallbladder disease
Increased risk of myopathy when used with statins
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Statins, warfarin
N/A
N/A
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Use only if needed
Not recommended
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Take 30 minutes before morning and evening meals
Take as soon as remembered
Lipid panel, LFTs
Content for Gemfibrozil was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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