Lopid

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Definition

Noun: - A medication, known by the trade name Lopid, used to lower the levels of triglycerides in the blood. It is a lipid-regulating agent.

Usage
  • Lopid is prescribed by doctors to manage high triglyceride levels, often as part of a treatment plan that includes diet and exercise.
  • It is typically taken orally in tablet form.
Examples
  • The doctor prescribed Lopid to help control his patient's hypertriglyceridemia.
  • After starting Lopid, her blood tests showed a significant reduction in triglycerides.
  • Lopid is one option for patients who do not respond adequately to dietary changes alone.
Advanced Usage
  • Lopid is the brand name for the generic drug gemfibrozil. In medical contexts, both terms may be used, with "gemfibrozil" being the non-proprietary name.
  • Its use is often discussed in the context of managing dyslipidemia and reducing the risk of pancreatitis associated with very high triglyceride levels.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gemfibrozil (n): The generic pharmaceutical name for the active ingredient in Lopid.
  • Fibrate (n): The class of drugs to which Lopid (gemfibrozil) belongs.
Synonyms
  • Gemfibrozil
Notes
  • Lopid is a proper noun (a trademark) and is typically capitalized.
  • It is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs due to its specific nature as a drug name.
Noun
  1. medication (trade name Lopid) used to lower the levels of triglyceride in the blood