Omega-3 Fatty Acid Formulations
epanova® (omega-3-carboxylic acids)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: EPANOVA, a fish oil-derived mixture of free fatty acids primarily composed of EPA and DHA, is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. Limitations of Use: • The effect of EPANOVA on the risk for pancreatitis has not been determined. • The effect of EPANOVA on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity has not been determined. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: • Patients should be advised to swallow EPANOVA capsules whole. Do not break CONTRAINDICATIONS: WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS: ADVERSE REACTIONS: To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca at DRUG INTERACTIONS: USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS: See package insert for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION [and FDA-approved patient DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS: SOURCE: |
omtryg™ (omega-3-acid ethyl esters a)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: OMTRYG is 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. Limitations of Use: The effect of OMTRYG on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity has not been determined. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Patients should be advised to swallow OMTRYG capsules whole. Do not break open, crush, dissolve or chew OMTRYG. CONTRAINDICATIONS: WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS: ADVERSE REACTIONS: To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Trygg Pharma at 1-855-3-OMTRYG (1-855-366-8794) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. DRUG INTERACTIONS: USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS: DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS: SOURCE: |
Reference(s)
National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed Database.
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