Brand / Product Name: LOPID 300 mg hard capsule Generic Name: Gemfibrozil (300 mg) — active ingredient in each capsule Dosage Form: Oral hard capsule Strength: 300 mg per capsule Route of Administration: Oral Therapeutic / Drug Class: Fibrate / Lipid-lowering agent (fibrates) — helps regulate fats in the blood Manufacturer: Usually marketed by Pfizer Ltd (varies by region/products) Composition : Active Ingredient: Gemfibrozil — 300 mg per capsule Excipients: Inactive ingredients such as fillers, stabilisers, capsule shell components (exact list provided on packaging/leaflet) Primary Uses / Indications : LOPID 300 mg is used as a lipid-lowering medication to help manage abnormal fat levels in the blood: Hyperlipidaemia – high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides Hypertriglyceridaemia – especially very high triglyceride levels Mixed dyslipidaemia – combined high cholesterol and triglycerides when lifestyle changes alone aren’t enough Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in certain high-risk patients when statins are not suitable How It Works : Gemfibrozil (LOPID) works by: Lowering triglycerides and “bad cholesterol” (LDL) Raising “good cholesterol” (HDL) Stimulating enzymes that help break down fats in the bloodstream Lopid 300 mg capsules contain gemfibrozil and are used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides (hyperlipidemia) by lowering harmful fats (LDL, triglycerides) and raising good cholesterol (HDL). It helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and pancreatitis, particularly when diet and exercise changes are insufficient. Key Uses and Therapeutic Benefits : Hypertriglyceridemia: Effectively lowers high levels of triglycerides in the blood, often associated with diabetes or being overweight. Hyperlipidemia Management: Used to manage abnormally high levels of lipids, including Types IV and V hyperlipidemia. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Reduces the risk of serious events like heart attacks and strokes. Pancreatitis Prevention: Used in patients at risk of pancreatitis due to very high triglycerides. LOPID 300 mg (Gemfibrozil) — Uses : LOPID 300 mg is used to control high fat levels in the blood, especially: High triglycerides High cholesterol Mixed dyslipidaemia (both cholesterol and triglycerides high) To reduce the risk of heart disease (heart attack, stroke) in patients with lipid disorders When diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes alone are not enough