What is "gemfibrozil"

n. An oral drug, one of the fibrates, used to lower lipid levels.

n. medication (trade name Lopid) used to lower the levels of triglyceride in the blood [syn: Lopid]

Gemfibrozil is the generic name for an oral drug used to lower lipid levels. It belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. It is most commonly sold as the brand name, Lopid. Other brand names include Jezil and Gen-Fibro.