Lopid 600 30 Tablets as Antihyperlipidemic

Lopid 600mg - 30 Tablets
Gemfibrozil.

Gemfibrozil increases VLDL clearance by stimulating vascular endothelial cell lipoprotein lipase activity. Gemfibrozil binds to PPAR-alpha which, in turn, increases fatty acid oxidation and reduces triglycerides levels.

Indications:
• severe hypertriglyceridemia with or without low HDL cholesterol.
• Mixed hyperlipidemia when a statin is contraindicated or not tolerated.
• Primary hypercholesterolemia when a statin is contraindicated or not tolerated.

Active Ingredient:
Gemfibrozil.

Side effects:
• Stomach/abdominal pain.
• Atrial fibrillation.
• Diarrhea.
• Fatigue.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Eczema.

Cautions:
• Anemia.
• Decreased blood platelets.
•Low levels of white blood cells.
• Liver problems.
• Gallstones.
• Gallbladder.
• Breastfeeding.
• Progressive liver disease called primary biliary cholangitis.

Interactions:
• colchicine.
• Lipitor, Caduet.
• Lescol.
• Mevacor, Altoprev, Advicor.
• Livalo.
• Pravachol.
• Crestor.
• Zocor, Simcor, Vytorin.

How to use:
Dose 900 mg to 1200 mg daily.

Dosage Form:
Tablet.

Quantity:
30 Tablets.

How to store:
keep at room temperature.