Aim: To assess the lipid-modifying and pleiotropic effects of drugs of the statin group (simvastatin and pravastatin) and the fibrate group (gemfibrozil) in dyslipidemia patients. Patients...
"Assessment of the origin and transport of four selected emerging micropollutants sucralose, Acesulfame-K, gemfibrozil, and iohexol in a karst spring during a multi-event spring response...
We compared the lipid-lowering effects of simvastatin, a 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitor, and gemfibrozil, a fibric acid derivative, in 22 continuous ambulatory peritoneal...
Medscape - Antilipemic dosing for Lopid (gemfibrozil), frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pregnancy & lactation schedules, and cost information.
Simvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication heavily prescribed to treat and prevent vascular disease. Despite widespread use, cases of simvastatin-induced rhabdomyolysis are rare. Little infor...
Objectives: ; Review the indications for using simvastatin in lipid control. ; Explain the adverse event profile of simvastatin and how it compares with other statin medications. ; Summarize interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to examine simvastatin use and improve patient outcomes.
Simvastatin (brand name Zocor) is a member of the statin class of drugs, used to regulate low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in various conditions, including familial hypercholesterol...
In a double-blind, randomized crossover study, 29 patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and hyperlipoproteinemia were treated with gemfibrozil (1,200 mg/d) or simvastatin (1...
Gemfibrozil: Belongs to the class of fibrates. Used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia. Our drug directory offers in-depth details on its uses, side effects, and more. Get the latest medication inf...
이 증례는 드물게 보는 경우로 simvastatin과 gemfibrozil을 오랫동안 함께 복용했음에도, 특이한 문제가 발현되지 않았지만, 이들을 warfarin와 함께 치료하는 경우, 아주 높은 alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase(AST) 혈중 농도, rhabdomyolysis,...