Gemfibrozil
Information about Gemfibrozil
Gemfibrozil Uses
Gemfibrozil is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides.
How Gemfibrozil works
Gemfibrozil is a lipid lowering medication. It works by lowering the levels of triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Common side effects of Gemfibrozil
Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Rash, Dyspepsia
Available Medicine for Gemfibrozil
LopidPfizer Ltd
₹275 to ₹3332 variant(s)
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₹82 to ₹952 variant(s)
LosterolGnosis Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹541 variant(s)
OxipaceKanvas Biotech Ltd
₹1591 variant(s)
RegulipidDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹901 variant(s)
LipizylAbbott
₹731 variant(s)
LipizemTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹691 variant(s)
LipigemTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹691 variant(s)
Expert advice for Gemfibrozil
- It should be taken on an empty stomach or half an hour before a meal.
- Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine.
- Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Gemfibrozil, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.
- Do not discontinue Gemfibrozil without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
- Gemfibrozil is the medication of choice for lowering triglyceride levels in the blood. It can reduce triglycerides by up to 50%.
- It decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- Take it along with regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
- It should be taken with food.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine.
- Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
- Do not discontinue Gemfibrozil without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
- Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Gemfibrozil, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.