Gempar 300 mg Capsule

Gempar 300 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 300 mg of gemfibrozil in each capsule. It belongs to the fibrate class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help lower very high triglycerides and improve abnormal cholesterol levels when diet and lifestyle changes are not enough. Gempar 300 mg Capsule is taken by mouth and is part of treatment plans to reduce the risk of pancreatitis in people with severe hypertriglyceridemia. It should be used only under a doctor’s care along with diet and other heart-healthy measures.

How it works: Gemfibrozil works by helping your body break down certain fats in the blood more effectively and by reducing the liver’s production of triglycerides. In capsule form, Gempar 300 mg Capsule delivers the medicine by mouth so it can be absorbed and start working as part of a regular daily treatment plan.

Gempar 300 mg Capsule is a lower-strength gemfibrozil capsule option compared with some other gemfibrozil capsule strengths used in treatment. This strength may suit people whose doctor wants a smaller per-capsule dose or a more gradual adjustment, but it is still not a starting dose for self-use. Because gemfibrozil doses are individualized, a clinician chooses Gempar 300 mg Capsule based on triglyceride levels, other medicines, and how well you tolerate treatment.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Lowering very high blood fats
• Reducing pancreatitis risk from severe hypertriglyceridemia
• Heart-risk lipid management when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Gempar 300 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, open, or chew it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually 30 minutes before meals if your doctor directs food-timed dosing.
• Take it at the same times each day to help keep levels steady.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the low-fat, low-cholesterol diet and exercise plan your clinician recommends while taking this capsule.

Each Gempar 300 mg Capsule provides 300 mg of gemfibrozil. Your doctor decides how often you should take it; gemfibrozil is commonly prescribed in divided doses, and the total daily amount is tailored to your lab results and other medicines. Do not take more than the dose your prescriber recommends, and do not increase the number of capsules on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Gemfibrozil may include:

• Stomach upset
• Indigestion
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache

• Gempar 300 mg Capsule is a prescription gemfibrozil capsule and should be used only after a doctor has confirmed it is appropriate for your lipid problem.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, gallbladder disease, kidney problems, or a history of muscle disorders.
• Alcohol can worsen triglycerides and may reduce the benefit of treatment, so ask your clinician about drinking alcohol.
• This medicine can raise the risk of serious muscle injury, especially if combined with certain statins or if you are older or have kidney problems.
• Let your prescriber know about all medicines and supplements, including blood thinners, diabetes medicines, and cholesterol drugs.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether Gempar 300 mg Capsule is appropriate.
• Use extra caution when driving until you know how the capsule affects you, especially if you feel dizzy.

• Statins such as simvastatin or other cholesterol medicines that can increase muscle injury risk
• Warfarin and other blood thinners, because gemfibrozil can increase bleeding risk
• Repaglinide, because the combination can cause dangerous low blood sugar
• Certain diabetes medicines, which may need closer monitoring
• Colchicine, which may raise the risk of muscle toxicity

Store Gempar 300 mg Capsule in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.