omega-3-fatty acid ethyl esters (Omacor, Lovaza)

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Introduction

Tradename: Omacor, Lovaza (FDA-approved in 2004)

Indications

Dosage

4 g/day

Capsules: 1 g, 65 mg of EPA & 375 mg of DHA

Lovaza contains 840 mg omega-3 fatty acids/capsule[7]

Adverse effects

Mechanism of action

Notes

Manufacturer: Reliant

More general terms

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Components

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 12(2): 2005 New Drugs Approved by the FDA in 2004 Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=210216&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  2. Treatment Guidelines from The Medical Letter 3(31), 21 March 2005
  3. Prescriber's Letter 12(7): 2005 Omega-3 Fatty Acids Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=210709&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  4. 4.0 4.1 Prescriber's Letter 12(9): 2005 New Drug: Omacor (Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters) Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=211003&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  5. Prescriber's Letter 13(4): 2006 Omacor and Amicar Mix-ups Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=220405&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  6. Prescriber's Letter 14(8): 2007 PATIENT HANDOUT: What I Need to Know About Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 Fatty Acids: An Update Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=230807&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  7. 7.0 7.1 Prescriber's Letter 15(7): 2008 Choosing a Fish Oil Product PATIENT HANDOUT: What I Need to Know About Omega-3 Fatty Acids COMMENTARY: Choosing a Fish Oil Product Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=240709&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  8. 8.0 8.1 van den Heuvel M EMA Warns That Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters May Cause AF. Medscape. Oct 13, 2023 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/997348