gemfibrozil

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes gemfibrozil to help manage a patient's cholesterol.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lopid