Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medication used to lower triglyceride levels in the blood: Gemfibrozil is a pharmaceutical drug prescribed to reduce high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, in the bloodstream. It is also used to raise levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Usage

• Gemfibrozil is a prescription drug used to manage lipid (fat) levels in the blood.
• It is typically taken orally, in tablet form.
• It is often prescribed alongside dietary changes to treat hypertriglyceridemia.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed gemfibrozil to help control his patient's high triglycerides.
  • Taking gemfibrozil regularly can significantly lower blood lipid levels.
  • A common side effect of gemfibrozil is muscle pain or weakness.

Advanced Usage

• "On gemfibrozil": Describes a patient's current medication regimen.
  • The patient has been on gemfibrozil for six months with good results.
• "Gemfibrozil therapy": Refers to the treatment plan involving this drug.
  • The gemfibrozil therapy was effective in reducing his cardiovascular risk factors.

Variants and Related Words

• Lopid: The common trade name or brand name for gemfibrozil.
• Fibrate: The class of drugs to which gemfibrozil belongs. Other fibrates include fenofibrate.

Synonyms

• Lopid (Brand name synonym)
• Lipid-lowering agent (General class description)
• Fibrate (Specific class description)

Notes

• Gemfibrozil is not a statin (another class of cholesterol medication) but works through a different mechanism.
• It is important for patients taking gemfibrozil to have their liver function monitored periodically.

Noun

1. medication (trade name Lopid) used to lower the levels of triglyceride in the blood