Review the side-effects of Gemfibrozil as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Abnormal heart rhythm.
Central Nervous System- Fatigue, vertigo and headache.
Skin- Different types of skin swelling and rash.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision.
Gastrointestinal- Upset stomach, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation and acute appendicitis.
Genitourinary- Impotence.
Blood- Decrease hemoglobin level, decrease in the number of white blood cells, bone marrow incomplete development of a tissue or organ abd high concentration of eosinophils.
Liver- Elevated Liver functions and jaundice.
Metabolic- Mild high blood sugar.
Miscellaneous- Muscle pain or weakness, inflammation of the skeletal muscles, rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle and taste perversions.
Gempar Cap, Lipizyl Cap, Lopid Cap, Lopid Film-Coated Tab, Losterol Cap, Normolip Cap, Triglyd Cap
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Abnormal heart rhythm.
Central Nervous System- Fatigue, vertigo and headache.
Skin- Different types of skin swelling and rash.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision.
Gastrointestinal- Upset stomach, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation and acute appendicitis.
Genitourinary- Impotence.
Blood- Decrease hemoglobin level, decrease in the number of white blood cells, bone marrow incomplete development of a tissue or organ abd high concentration of eosinophils.
Liver- Elevated Liver functions and jaundice.
Metabolic- Mild high blood sugar.
Miscellaneous- Muscle pain or weakness, inflammation of the skeletal muscles, rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle and taste perversions.
Other Precautions :
Monitor liver functions, kidney function, cholesterol, and complete blood counts while taking this medication.Drug Name : Gemfibrozil
Gemfibrozil(Gempar Cap) generic is an antihyperlipidemic agent, used to treat obesity, blockages in blood vessels by reducing the cholesterol level and triglyceride level in blood, for patients at risk of pancreatic disease.Trade Names for Gemfibrozil
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Gempar Cap, Lipizyl Cap, Lopid Cap, Lopid Film-Coated Tab, Losterol Cap, Normolip Cap, Triglyd Cap