omega-3-fatty acid ethyl esters (Omacor, Lovaza)
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Introduction
Tradename: Omacor, Lovaza (FDA-approved in 2004)
Indications
- hypertriglyceridemia (only FDA-approved)
- may reduce risk of recurrent heart attack[4]
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
- large doses may inhibit platelet function & possibly cause bleeding
- mix-ups with Amicar
- may increase LDL cholesterol
- may cause atrial fibrillation[8]
Mechanism of action
- source of omega-3 fatty-acids
Notes
Manufacturer: Reliant
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References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Treatment Guidelines from The Medical Letter 3(31), 21 March 2005
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 4.0 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 7.0 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
- ↑ 8.0 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