Drug Name: Gemfibrozil

Brand Names: Lopid

Generic Name: Gemfibrozil
   
Uses: Gemfibrozil is a lipid and cholesterol-modifying medicine. It is used to lower down the amount of cholesterol and some other fatty substances in the blood. This lowered amount will result to the prevention of angina, heart disease, strokes and heart attacks.

Drug Name: Glipizide

Brand Names: Glucotrol, Metaglip

Generic Name: Glipizide (glip' i zide)

Uses: Glipizide is a medication used to treat patients with non insulin-dependent or Type 2 diabetes. The drug works by stimulating the pancreas to produce insulin. It also helps the body use the insulin efficiently.

Drug Name: Glucophage

Brand Names: Glucophage , Glucophage XR, Glumetza

Generic Name: metformin

Uses: Metformin is used for the treatment of type II diabetes in adults and children. It may either be used alone or in combination with other diabetic medications. Metformin works by lowering the blood sugar of the body when it is too high and it helps restore the way you use food to make energy. People who are at risk of having diabetes can take metformin to help prevent having the disease. Polycystic ovaries can also be treated by taking the medicine.