Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters; Generic name: OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS; Manufacturer: Golden State Medical Supply, Inc..
| Brand name | Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters |
|---|---|
| Generic name | OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS |
| Manufacturer | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (greater than or equal to 500 mg per dL) hypertriglyceridemia (HTG). Omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules are a combination of ethyl esters of omega 3 fatty acids, principally eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia (HTG). ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters on the risk for pancreatitis has not been determined. ( 1 ) The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters on |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Assess triglyceride levels carefully before initiating therapy. Identify other causes (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, medications) of high triglyceride levels and manage as appropriate [see Indications and Usage (1) ]. Patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving omega-3-acid ethyl esters, and should continue this diet during treatment with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. In clinical studies, omega-3-acid ethyl esters was admin |
| Active ingredient(s) | OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=11d744aa-cc06-1206-e063-6294a90a49c9 |