gemfibrozil (Lopid)

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Introduction

Tradename: Lopid.

Indications

Contraindications

pregnancy category = c

safety in lactation = ?

Dosage

600 mg PO BID Tabs 300, 600 mg.

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via liver

elimination via kidney

1/2life = 1.5-2 hours

Monitor

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
  3. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  4. Jump up to: 4.0 4.1 4.2 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
  5. Jump up to: 5.0 5.1 Geriatric Dosage Handbook, 6th edition, Selma et al eds, Lexi-Comp, Cleveland, 2001
  6. Jump up to: 6.0 6.1 Prescriber's Letter 10(6):31-32 2003
  7. Jump up to: 7.0 7.1 Prescriber's Letter 16(8): 2009 Clinically Significant Statin Drug Interactions Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=250812&pb=PRL
  8. Jump up to: 8.0 8.1 8.2 Prescriber's Letter 17(7): 2010 Recommended Lab Monitoring for Common Medications Liver Function Test Scheduling Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=260704&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  9. Jump up to: 9.0 9.1 Dixon DL, Williams VG. Interaction between gemfibrozil and warfarin: case report and review of the literature. Pharmacotherapy. 2009 Jun;29(6):744-8. Review. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19476425

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