CAS 25812-30-0: gemfibrozil
Description:Gemfibrozil is a medication primarily used to lower lipid levels in patients with hyperlipidemia, particularly to reduce triglycerides and increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. It belongs to the class of drugs known as fibrates and works by activating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα), which enhances the oxidation of fatty acids and decreases the production of triglycerides in the liver. Chemically, gemfibrozil is characterized by its molecular formula, which includes carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, and it has a specific structural configuration that contributes to its pharmacological activity. The substance is typically administered orally and is well-absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. Its pharmacokinetics involve extensive metabolism in the liver, primarily through glucuronidation, and it has a relatively long half-life, allowing for twice-daily dosing. Common side effects may include gastrointestinal disturbances, and it is contraindicated in patients with severe liver or kidney disease. As with any medication, monitoring lipid levels and potential drug interactions is essential during treatment.
Formula:C15H22O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C15H22O3/c1-11-6-7-12(2)13(10-11)18-9-5-8-15(3,4)14(16)17/h6-7,10H,5,8-9H2,1-4H3,(H,16,17)
InChI key:InChIKey=HEMJJKBWTPKOJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C(O)C(C)(C)CCCOC1=CC(=CC=C1C)C
- Synonyms:
- 2,2-Dimethyl-5-(2,5-dimethylphenoxy)pentanoic acid
- 2,2-Dimethyl-5-(2,5-dimethylphenoxy)valeriansaeure
- 2,2-Dimethyl-5-(2,5-xylyloxy)valeriansaeure
- 2,2-Dimethyl-5-(2,5-xylyloxy)valeric acid
- 5-(2,5-Dimethylphenoxy)-2,2-dimethylpentanoic acid
- 5-[(2,5-Dimethylphenyl)oxy]-2,2-dimethylpentanoic acid
- Apo-Gemfibrozil
- Ausgem
- Bolutol
- Brn 1881200
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- Brozil
- Ccris 318
- Cholespid
- Ci 719
- Clearol
- Decrelip
- Elmogan
- Fetinor
- Fibratol
- Fibrocit
- Gem-S
- Gemd
- Gemfibril
- Gemfibromax
- Gemfibrozil [USAN:INN:BAN]
- Gemfibrozilo
- Gemfibrozilo [INN-Spanish]
- Gemfibrozilum
- Gemfibrozilum [INN-Latin]
- Gemlipid
- Gemnpid
- Genlip
- Gevilon
- Gevilon Uno
- Gozid
- Hidil
- Hipolixan
- Hsdb 7735
- Innogen
- Ipolipid
- Jezil
- Lanaterom
- Lifibron
- Lipazil
- Lipigem
- Lipira
- Lipizyl
- Lipur
- Litarek
- Lopid
- Lopizid
- Low-Lip
- Micolip
- Normolip
- Pentanoic acid, 5-(2,5-dimethylphenoxy)-2,2-dimethyl-
- Pilder
- Polyxit
- Progemzal
- Reducel
- Regulip
- Renabrazin
- Sinelip
- Synbrozil
- Taborcil
- Tentroc
- Trialmin
- Trialmin 900
- Unii-Q8X02027X3
- Valeric acid, 2,2-dimethyl-5-(2,5-xylyloxy)-
- WL-Gemfibrozil
- Gemfibrozil
