Lopid and Zoladex Implant

• Generic Name: gemfibrozil
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Lopid

Lopid helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Lopid is used together with diet to treat very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with pancreatitis.

Lopid is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in certain people with high cholesterol and triglycerides who have not been helped by other treatment methods.

Lopid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: goserelin
• Dosage Forms: implant
• Other Brand Names: Zoladex

Goserelin is a man-made form of a hormone that regulates many processes in the body. Goserelin overstimulates the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily.

Goserelin implant is used in men to treat symptoms of prostate cancer.

Goserelin implant is used in women to treat breast cancer or endometriosis. Goserelin is also used in women to prepare the lining of the uterus for endometrial ablation (a surgery to correct abnormal uterine bleeding).

Goserelin implant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.