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Drug profile · INN

gemfibrozil

gemfibrozil (LOPID) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 6
Pipeline programs 25
News articles 0
Drug details — gemfibrozil
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
6
Programs
25
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

gemfibrozil (LOPID) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN gemfibrozil
Brand LOPID
Mechanism Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist
Target Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist

Primary target: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. CAMER5UA Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Cervical Artery Dissection
  2. Clopidogrel Phase 3 · Eli Lilly and · Acute Coronary Syndrome
  3. Etude DAPT-CTO Phase 3 · Ishita Pharma - · chronically occluded coronary artery
  4. Wegovy solution for Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascul… Phase 3 · Istituto Gentili Italia · Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular disease, Overweight (BMI ≥
  5. clopidogrel and aspirin Phase 3 · Chinese Academy of · Atherosclerosis
  6. CLIN-60250-450 Phase 1 · Ipsen · Not applicable
  7. Clopidogrel Phase 1 · Takeda · Healthy
  8. MT-1-02 Phase 1 · Minoryx Therapeutics · Adrenoleukodystrophy

Related & competitor drugs

  1. clofibrate Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist
  2. fenofibrate Cardiovascular system (C10)
  3. choline fenofibrate Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist
  4. elafibranor Alimentary tract and metabolism (A05)
  5. fenofibric acid Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist
  6. pemafibrate Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist
  1. US 11642335

    Chemical synthesis of clopidogrel active metabolites and disulfide conjugate prodrugs

    Expires Mon May 04 2043 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 9889125

    Methods for treating heartburn, gastric bleeding or hemorrhage in patients receiving clopidogrel therapy

    Expires Mon Feb 08 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 9233103

    Methods for treating heartburn, gastric bleeding or hemorrhage in patients receiving clopidogrel therapy

    Expires Mon Jan 07 2036 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 7259261

    Racemization and enantiomer separation of clopidogrel

    Expires Mon Aug 16 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  5. US 6800759

    Racemization and enantiomer separation of clopidogrel

    Expires Mon Sep 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired
  6. US 6737411

    Racemization and enantiomer separation of clopidogrel

    Expires Mon May 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired

Frequently asked questions

What is gemfibrozil?

gemfibrozil (LOPID) is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for gemfibrozil?

LOPID is a marketed brand name for gemfibrozil. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of gemfibrozil?

gemfibrozil has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.