Lipigem Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Gemfibrozil

Indications/Uses

Treatment of hyperlipidemia. Long-term treatment & prophylaxis of patients w/ CHD.

Dosage/Direction for Use

0.6 g-1.2 g daily in divided doses.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 30 min before meals.

Contraindications

Pregnancy.

Special Precautions

Impaired liver & kidney function, primary biliary cirrhosis.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Adverse Reactions

GI upset; diarrhea, nausea, bloating, acute appendicitis, atrial fibrillation.

Drug Interactions

Anticoagulants, lovastatin.

Storage

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Action

View Lipigem mechanism of action for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics details.

MIMS Class

Dyslipidaemic Agents

ATC Classification

C10AB04 - gemfibrozil ; Belongs to the class of fibrates. Used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lipigem cap 300 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P1,500/pack)

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