The Brand Name NORMOLIP Has Generic Salt :: Gemfibrozil 

NORMOLIP  Is From Company Sun Priced :: Rs. 95

NORMOLIP have Gemfibrozil is comes under Sub class Anti Hyperlipidemics of  Main Class Cardiovascular System

Main Medicine Class:: Cardiovascular System  Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Hyperlipidemics 

Indications for Drugs ::

Hypertriglyceridemia, Hyperlipidemia

Drug Dose ::

Adult: PO 1.2 g/day in 2 divided doses. Maintenance: 0.9-1.5 g/day.

Contraindication ::

Hypersensitivity. Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction; gall stones; neonates, children, pregnancy, lactation.

Drug Precautions ::

Causes of secondary hyperlipidaemia such as hypothyroidism and diabetes must be treated before initiating therapy. Renal impairment; blood disorders. Periodic monitoring of the serum lipids should be done; if no adequate response after 3 mth, treatment should be withdrawn. May increase risk of cholelithiasis.

Drug Side Effects ::

Myositic syndrome, cholelithiasis, GI disturbances, rash, headache, blood dyscrasias, myalgia. Impotence, painful extremities, blurred vision; pruritus, urticaria; impotence; dizziness; cholestatic jaundice. Potentially Fatal: Bone marrow hypoplasia; intracranial haemorrhage; nephrotoxicity; peripheral neuritis.

Pregnancy category ::

3

Drug Mode of Action ::  

Gemfibrozil exhibits its action by inhibition of lipolysis and reduction of hepatic fatty acid uptake. It also inhibits secretion of VLDL from the liver.

Drug Interactions ::

Co-admin with repaglinide may increase serum levels of repaglinide. May enhance effects of oral anticoagulants. May also increase the plasma concentrations of ciclosporin and associated nephrotoxicity when used concurrently. Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis when used with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.