Gemfibrozil
Gemfibrozil (Lopid) is a fibrate medicine listed in this catalogue as a tablet, used for lowering high triglyceride levels and reducing coronary heart disease risk.
Key points
- Fibrate class: Gemfibrozil belongs to the fibrate group of medicines, which act on the liver to lower fat levels in the blood.
- Single product: Lopid 300mg tablet is the only formulation listed in this catalogue, and it is manufactured and marketed by Pfizer.
What Gemfibrozil is used for
Gemfibrozil is used for Hypertriglyceridaemia and Coronary Heart Disease Risk Reduction. The medicine gemfibrozil is taken as a tablet and is indicated for managing high triglyceride levels and reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. This falls within Cholesterol Management.
