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GEMZIL 300mg Capsule 30s

Gemfibrozil:300mg | Lipid-regulating drugs /Anti-atheromas

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Manufactured / Marketed By : Zafa Product Form : CapsulePack Size : 30sIngredients : Gemfibrozil:300mgGeneric Category : Lipid-regulating drugs /Anti-atheromas

How it works

GEMZIL 300mg Capsule 30s works by reducing the production of triglycerides in the liver.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for GEMZIL 300mg Capsule 30s

  • Bladder pain
  • Fever with chills
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Change in taste
  • Diarrhea
  • Heartburn
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Skin rash

Uses of GEMZIL 300mg Capsule 30s

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hypertriglyceridemia

    This medicine is used to lower the elevated triglyceride level.

  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb

    This medicine is used to lower the elevated bad cholesterol levels.

  • Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

    This medicine is used as a prophylaxis for the prevention of heart diseases in patients with multiple risk factors like smoking, age, and history of heart disease.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The peak levels of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.

  • Duration of Effect

    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 6 hours.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendency has been reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    Not recommended in patients with known allergy to GEMZIL 300mg Capsule 30s .

  • Liver damage

    Not recommended in patients with diseases like gall bladder obstruction, primary biliary cirrhosis.

  • Kidney damage

    Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

General Warnings
  • Muscle injury

    This medicine is known to cause myopathy and elevates creatine phosphokinase levels. Any symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, and weakness should be reported to the doctor. The treatment should be stopped if the symptoms worsen.

  • Low blood cell count

    This medicine is known to lower the blood cell count, especially white blood cells and red blood cells. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with existing blood disorders. Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary during first 12 months of the treatment.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dosage, then the missed dose can be skipped.

  • Overdose

    It is recommended to discontinue the medication and contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Repaglinide severe
  • Simvastatin severe
  • Rosiglitazone moderate
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine is not recommended in patients with liver diseases like Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Gallbladder disease. Inform the doctor if you have any history of liver disease before receiving this medicine. An alternate treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

Take This medicine as instructed by the doctor. Do not consume larger quantities than prescribed. Patients with liver disease are not advised to take this medicine. Symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness should be informed to the doctor. It decreases the level of white blood cells and red blood cells. Therefore, monitoring of blood cell count is necessary.

Other details

  • To be taken before food
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver GEMZIL 300mg Capsule 30s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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