Tag: Omega-3 Fatty Acid

  • Docosahexaenoic and Eicosapentaenoic Acids

    Brands Classes Omega 3 Fatty Acids DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lovaza, Vascazen, Omtryg, Omega-3-acid ethyl esters Lipid-Lowering Agents, Other;  Nutritionals, Other Description Mixtures of ethyl esters or free fatty acids derived from fish oil primarily composed of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)Used as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in…

  • Fish Oil

    Brands Classes Omega 3 Fatty Acids DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lovaza, Vascazen, Omtryg, Omega-3-acid ethyl esters Lipid-Lowering Agents, Other;  Nutritionals, Other Description Mixtures of ethyl esters or free fatty acids derived from fish oil primarily composed of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)Used as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in…

  • Omega 3 Fatty Acids

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lovaza, Vascazen, Omtryg, Omega-3-acid ethyl esters Lipid-Lowering Agents, Other;  Nutritionals, Other Description Mixtures of ethyl esters or free fatty acids derived from fish oil primarily composed of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)Used as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adult patients with severe…

  • Icosapent

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Vascepa Lipid-Lowering Agents, Other Description Ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)Used with diet for severe hypertriglyceridemia (500 mg/dL or more) and with a statin to reduce the risk of cardiovascular eventsUse with caution in patients with hypersensitivity to fish or shellfish Indications Indicated for use as an…