Manufacturer
DUOPHARMA (M) SDN. BHD.
Contents
Gemfibrozil
Indication
Hyperlipidaemias
Instruction
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take 30 min before meals.
Drug interaction
Increases the plasma concentration of rosiglitazone, pioglitazone, bexarotene. May potentiate the effect of coumarin type vit K antagonist anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin). Reduced bioavailability when given w/ resin-granule drugs (e.g. colestipol).Potentially Fatal: Risk of severe hypoglycaemia w/ repaglinide. Increases dasabuvir exposure which may result in increased risk of QT prolongation. Increased risk of muscle related adverse effects (e.g. myopathy, rhabdomyolysis) w/ statins (e.g. simvastatin).