Gemfibrozil
Chemical formula: C₁₅H₂₂O₃ Molecular mass: 250.333 g/mol PubChem compound: 3463
Active ingredient description
Gemfibrozil is a lipid regulating agent which regulates lipid fractions. Gemfibrozil stimulates the peripheral lipolysis of triglyceride rich lipoproteins such as VLDL and cholymicrons by stimulation of LPL. Gemfibrozil also inhibits synthesis of VLDL in the liver.
Medicine classification
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
|---|---|---|
| C10AB04 | Gemfibrozil | C Cardiovascular system → C10 Lipid modifying agents → C10A Lipid modifying agents, plain → C10AB Fibrates |
Product monographs
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOPID Film-coated tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) |
Medicines
Gemfibrozil is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)Austria (AT)Cyprus (CY)Ecuador (EC)Finland (FI)France (FR)Germany (DE)Hong Kong (HK)Ireland (IE)Italy (IT)Mexico (MX)Netherlands (NL)New Zealand (NZ)Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)Spain (ES)Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)United States (US)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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