Lopid
Overdosage & Contraindications
OVERDOSE
There have been reported cases of overdosage with LOPID. In one case, a 7-year-old child recovered after ingesting up to 9 grams of LOPID. Symptoms reported with overdosage were abdominal cramps, abnormal liver function tests, diarrhea, increased CPK, joint and muscle pain, nausea and vomiting. Symptomatic supportive measures should be taken, should an overdose occur.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Combination therapy of LOPID with cerivastatin due to the increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis (see WARNINGS).
- Hepatic or severe renal dysfunction, including primary biliary cirrhosis.
- Preexisting gallbladder disease (see WARNINGS).
- Hypersensitivity to gemfibrozil.
Brand Name: Lopid
Generic Name: Gemfibrozil
Generic Name: Gemfibrozil
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