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