fibropid 600 mg 30 f.c. tabs
فيبروبيد 600 مجم 30 قرص
gemfibrozilThe published official price. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
- Strength
- 600 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Manufacturer
- biopharm egypt
- Route
- oral.solid
The medical information below is guidance and may be incomplete or wrong. Do not change your medicine or dose based on it — ask a pharmacist or doctor.
Uses
Gemfibrozil is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the treatment of adult patients with very high serum triglyceride levels (Types IV and V hyperlipidemia) at risk of pancreatitis. It is also used to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease in patients with low HDL cholesterol and elevated LDL cholesterol who have not responded to other interventions.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in patients with hepatic or severe renal dysfunction, pre-existing gallbladder disease, hypersensitivity to gemfibrozil, and in combination with simvastatin, repaglinide, or dasabuvir.
Side effects
The most common adverse effects are gastrointestinal reactions including dyspepsia, abdominal pain, and nausea. Less frequent effects include myopathy, rhabdomyolysis (especially when combined with statins), and elevated liver enzymes.
Warnings
Concomitant use with statins, particularly simvastatin, significantly increases the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Liver function and blood counts should be monitored periodically. Use with caution in patients at risk for gallstone formation.
How it works
Gemfibrozil is a fibric acid derivative that lowers serum triglycerides and VLDL cholesterol while raising HDL cholesterol. It activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR-α), stimulating fatty acid oxidation and reducing hepatic triglyceride synthesis.
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature. Protect from light and moisture.