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

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  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
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  5. 5.0 5.1 Geriatric Dosage Handbook, 6th edition, Selma et al eds, Lexi-Comp, Cleveland, 2001
  6. 6.0 6.1 Prescriber's Letter 10(6):31-32 2003
  7. 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
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