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Gemfibrozil

Also known as: Gemfibrozil

Peroxisome Proliferator Receptor alpha AgonistPeroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor alpha Agonists

Route: Oral

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53 interactions on record⛔ Black Box Warning

Gemfibrozil has 53 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 14 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 17 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Atorvaliq, Atorvastatin Calcium, Daprodustat. Patients taking Gemfibrozil should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Total
53
Contraindicated
14
Major
17
Moderate
21
Minor
1

Contraindicated (14)

  • Gemfibrozil + AtorvaliqIncreases risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis when used with ATORVALIQ. Concomitant use is not recommended.
  • Gemfibrozil + Atorvastatin CalciumIncreases risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis when used with atorvastatin. Concomitant use is not recommended.
  • Gemfibrozil + DaprodustatStrong CYP2C8 inhibitor causing marked increase in daprodustat exposure. Contraindicated with DAPRODUSTAT.
  • Gemfibrozil + DasabuvirDasabuvir: Co-administration of gemfibrozil with dasabuvir increased dasabuvir AUC and C max (ratios: 11.3 and 2.01, res
  • Gemfibrozil + Ezetimibe And SimvastatinContraindicated due to increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets.
  • Gemfibrozil + FluvastatinConcomitant administration increases risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Should be avoided.
  • Gemfibrozil + Fluvastatin SodiumIncreased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis when used concomitantly with fluvastatin. Avoid concomitant use.
  • Gemfibrozil + Irinotecan HydrochlorideUGT1A1 inhibitor may increase systemic exposure to irinotecan or SN-38. Do not administer unless no therapeutic alternat
  • Gemfibrozil + Pravastatin SodiumConcomitant administration should be avoided due to significantly increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis.
  • Gemfibrozil + RepaglinideGemfibrozil significantly increased repaglinide exposures by 8.1 fold. Do not administer repaglinide to patients receivi
  • Gemfibrozil + ResmetiromStrong CYP2C8 inhibitor; concomitant use not recommended as it increases resmetirom Cmax and AUC, increasing risk of adv
  • Gemfibrozil + Rosuvastatin CalciumCombination should be avoided due to increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis. If used together, limit rosuvastatin to
  • Gemfibrozil + SelexipagStrong CYP2C8 inhibitor that doubled selexipag exposure and increased active metabolite exposure approximately 11-fold.
  • Gemfibrozil + SimvastatinDrug Interactions ( A) HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: The concomitant administration of gemfibrozil with simvastatin is c

Major (17)

Moderate (21)

  • Gemfibrozil + AtorvastatinOATP1B1 substrate; gemfibrozil inhibition may increase atorvastatin exposure, requiring dosing reduction.
  • Gemfibrozil + AtrasentanOATP1B1 substrate; gemfibrozil inhibition may increase atrasentan exposure, requiring dosing reduction.
  • Gemfibrozil + BosentanOATP1B1 substrate; gemfibrozil inhibition may increase bosentan exposure, requiring dosing reduction.
  • Gemfibrozil + BrincidofovirOATP1B1/1B3 inhibitor increases brincidofovir AUC and Cmax, may increase adverse reactions. Monitor for elevations in tr
  • Gemfibrozil + ColchicineOther lipid-lowering drug that may interact with colchicine. Monitor patients during coadministration.
  • Gemfibrozil + DabrafenibGemfibrozil is a strong CYP2C8 inhibitor that may increase dabrafenib exposure; dosing reduction may be required.
  • Gemfibrozil + EluxadolineOATP1B1 inhibitor that may increase eluxadoline exposure. Requires monitoring for adverse reactions and potential dose a
  • Gemfibrozil + EnzalutamideGemfibrozil is a strong CYP2C8 inhibitor that may increase enzalutamide exposure; dosing reduction may be required.
  • Gemfibrozil + EzetimibeOATP1B1 substrate; gemfibrozil inhibition may increase ezetimibe exposure, requiring dosing reduction.
  • Gemfibrozil + GlibenclamideOATP1B1 substrate; gemfibrozil inhibition may increase glyburide exposure, requiring dosing reduction.
  • Gemfibrozil + IrinotecanOATP1B1 substrate (active metabolite SN-38); gemfibrozil inhibition may increase irinotecan exposure, requiring dosing r
  • Gemfibrozil + LoperamideGemfibrozil is a strong CYP2C8 inhibitor that may increase loperamide exposure; dosing reduction may be required.
  • Gemfibrozil + MontelukastGemfibrozil is a strong CYP2C8 inhibitor that may increase montelukast exposure; dosing reduction may be required.
  • Gemfibrozil + OlmesartanOATP1B1 substrate; gemfibrozil inhibition may increase olmesartan exposure, requiring dosing reduction.
  • Gemfibrozil + PaclitaxelCYP2C8 inhibitor; caution should be exercised when administering paclitaxel concomitantly.
  • Gemfibrozil + PravastatinOATP1B1 substrate; gemfibrozil inhibition may increase pravastatin exposure, requiring dosing reduction.
  • Gemfibrozil + RifampinOATP1B1 substrate; gemfibrozil inhibition may increase rifampin exposure, requiring dosing reduction.
  • Gemfibrozil + RosiglitazoneGemfibrozil is a strong CYP2C8 inhibitor that may increase rosiglitazone exposure; dosing reduction may be required.
  • Gemfibrozil + TreprostinilCYP2C8 inhibitor increases treprostinil exposure (Cmax and AUC). Monitor for increased treprostinil effects.
  • Gemfibrozil + VadadustatOAT3 inhibitor may increase vadadustat AUC, increasing risk of adverse reactions. Monitor for rapid hemoglobin increase
  • Gemfibrozil + ValsartanOATP1B1 substrate; gemfibrozil inhibition may increase valsartan exposure, requiring dosing reduction.

Minor (1)

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.