Lopid 300 mg Capsule

Lopid 300 mg Capsule is a prescription lipid-lowering medicine that contains 300 mg of gemfibrozil in each capsule. Gemfibrozil belongs to the fibrate class and is used to help lower very high triglycerides and raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol when diet and exercise are not enough. It is also used in some people with mixed lipid disorders to reduce the risk of pancreatitis caused by severely elevated triglycerides. Lopid 300 mg Capsule is the exact 300 mg capsule strength, so the amount of medicine is specific to this form.

How it works: Gemfibrozil works by helping the body clear certain fats from the blood, especially triglycerides, and by reducing the liver’s production of these fats. In this capsule form, Lopid 300 mg Capsule delivers gemfibrozil in a swallowed oral dose that acts throughout the body to improve lipid levels over time.

Lopid 300 mg Capsule is a lower capsule strength that may suit patients who need smaller, more flexible dose adjustments than higher-strength products. Because gemfibrozil treatment is individualized, a doctor may choose this 300 mg capsule when a lower dose is appropriate at the start or when a patient needs dosing that better matches their prescription plan. This strength is not a one-size-fits-all option; it should be taken exactly as directed for the person’s lipid levels and medical history.

• Very high triglycerides
• Low HDL cholesterol
• Mixed lipid disorders
• Lowering pancreatitis risk from severe hypertriglyceridemia

• Swallow Lopid 300 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the times prescribed by your doctor, usually consistently each day.
• If your prescription says to take it before meals, follow that instruction exactly because food timing can affect how gemfibrozil is used.
• Use this capsule only as part of a treatment plan that also includes diet changes, weight management, and exercise if recommended.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you to do so.

Each Lopid 300 mg Capsule provides 300 mg of gemfibrozil. The exact dose and how often it is taken depend on your triglyceride and cholesterol levels, other medicines, and how you respond to treatment; your doctor decides the schedule. The total daily amount is not based on self-adjustment, and you should not exceed the prescribed number of 300 mg capsules per day.

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

Common side effects of Gemfibrozil may include:

• Stomach upset
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Muscle aches

• Use caution if you have liver disease, gallbladder disease, or kidney problems.
• Avoid alcohol or limit it as advised, since alcohol can raise triglycerides and work against treatment.
• Tell your doctor about any history of muscle disorders, especially if you also take a statin.
• Do not use gemfibrozil with certain cholesterol medicines unless your prescriber specifically approves it because of a higher risk of muscle injury.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• This medicine may cause dizziness in some people, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Keep up with lipid blood tests and liver monitoring as directed.

• Statins such as simvastatin, atorvastatin, and rosuvastatin
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Repaglinide and some diabetes medicines
• Colchicine
• Bile acid sequestrants such as cholestyramine, if not timed correctly

Store Lopid 300 mg Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.