gemfibrozil(Lopid)
Fibric acid derivative (fibrate)
Pronunciation
/dʒɛmˈfaɪbrəzɪl/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- gemfibrozil
- Brand names
- Lopid
- Therapeutic class
- Fibric acid derivative (fibrate)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take 30 minutes before breakfast and dinner.
- Report muscle pain or weakness immediately.
- Inform every provider of all medications.
- ### NAPLEX practice notes
- CONTRAINDICATED with simvastatin and repaglinide.
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