Bempedoic Acid (Bempelid)®

Category: Cardiovascular Drugs

Product Description:

Bempelid is the brand name of a drug called Bempedoic acid, which is manufactured by Actoverco Pharmaceuticals.

This drug is a prodrug that inhibits ACL enzyme in liver and reduces level of bad cholesterol.

Product Introduction

Pharmaceutical form:

180 mg film-coated tablets

What is Bempedoic acid (Bempelid^®) used for?

Bempedoic reduces the level of bad cholesterol (LDL-C) in the blood, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

This medicine is used in people with hyperlipidemia (high blood cholesterol levels).
This medicine is used in people with high blood cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease or people at high risk of developing these diseases.

Important points before taking Bempedoic acid (Bempelid^®):

Do not take Bempelid if you are allergic to bempedoic acid or any of the ingredients
Do not use Bempelid if you take more than 40 mg of Simvastatin daily
Before taking bempedoic acid, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have a history of gout, liver or kidney problems
Tell your doctor if you have tendon injury
Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Do not use this medicine if you are breast-feeding
Tell your doctor if you are taking statins and experience muscle pain or weakness
Bempedoic acid does not affect your ability to drive or use machines

Important points when taking Bempedoic acid (Bempelid^®):

Tell all your health care providers that you are taking this medicine. This includes your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, and dentist

Take Bempelid tablets exactly as your doctor tells you to take it

You may take Bempelid with or without food
Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your LDL-C levels between 8 to 12 weeks after starting treatment with Bempelid.
In case of overdose, get medical help

Side effects of Bempedoic acid (Bempelid^®)

This medicine can cause some side effects, although not everybody gets them:

Decreased red blood cell count (anemia)
Increased uric acid levels in the blood (gout)
Tendon injury or rupture
Increased liver enzyme

What can I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses