Gemfibrozil Dosage
Generic name: gemfibrozil
Brand name: Lopid
Dosage form: oral tablet (600 mg)
Drug class: Fibric acid derivatives
Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.
Recommended Adult Dosing
Dosage forms: TAB: 600 mg
Hypertriglyceridemia, type IV or V
- [600 mg PO bid]
- Info: give 30min before morning and evening meals
Mixed dyslipidemia
- [600 mg PO bid]
- Info: for pts w/ low HDL, high LDL, and high triglycerides; give 30min before morning and evening meals
Renal dosing
- severe impairment: contraindicated
- HD/PD: not defined
Hepatic dosing
- hepatic impairment: contraindicated
SRC: NLM .