Gemfibrozil
A fibrate medication used to lower triglyceride levels and raise HDL (good) cholesterol by activating receptors in the liver that regulate fat metabolism. It is used in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease or pancreatitis due to very high triglycerides, and may also benefit patients with chronic kidney disease affecting lipid levels. Regular monitoring of liver function and muscle-related symptoms is recommended during treatment.
Molecular Weight
250.3300 g/mol
LogP
3.80
TPSA
46.50 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Therapeutic Areas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
Cc1ccc(C)c(OCCCC(C)(C)C(=O)O)c1
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)
Molecular Formula
C15H22O3
HBD / HBA
1 / 3
Rotatable Bonds
6
Heavy Atoms
18
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A fibrate medication used to lower triglyceride levels and raise HDL (good) cholesterol by activating receptors in the liver that regulate fat metabolism. It is used in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease or pancreatitis due to very high triglycerides, and may also benefit patients with chronic kidney disease affecting lipid levels. Regular monitoring of liver function and muscle-related symptoms is recommended during treatment.
Yes, Gemfibrozil is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL457. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 3463. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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