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Generic Name: Gemfibrozil
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Hypertriglyceridemia
High triglycerides
600 mg twice daily
N/A
Same as adult
1500 mg/day
Contraindicated in severe impairment
Contraindicated in severe impairment
Dyspepsia, abdominal pain
Myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, cholelithiasis
Hepatic or severe renal dysfunction, preexisting gallbladder disease
Increased risk of myopathy when used with statins
Statins, warfarin
N/A
N/A
Use only if needed
Not recommended
Take 30 minutes before morning and evening meals
Take as soon as remembered
Lipid panel, LFTs
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