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northstar rx llc - omega-3-acid ethyl esters (unii: d87ygh4z0q) (omega-3 fatty acids - unii:71m78end5s) - omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g - 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). usage considerations: patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules and should continue this diet during treatment with omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules. laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting therapy with omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules. every attempt should be made to control serum lipids with appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that are contributing to the lipid abnormalities. medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (such as beta blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed if possible prior to consideration of triglyceri

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avkare - omega-3-acid ethyl esters (unii: d87ygh4z0q) (omega-3 fatty acids - unii:71m78end5s) - omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g - omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, usp are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (tg) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dl) hypertriglyceridemia (htg).             usage considerations: patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, usp and should continue this diet during treatment with omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, usp.             laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting therapy with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. every attempt should be made to control serum lipids with appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that are contributing to the lipid abnormalities. medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (such as beta blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed if possible prior to consideration of triglyceride-lowering drug therapy.             limitations of use: the effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, usp on the risk for pancreatitis has not been determined. the effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, usp on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity has not been determined. omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reaction) to omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules or any of its components. pregnancy category c: there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. it is unknown whether omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit to the patient justifies the potential risk to the fetus. animal data: omega-3-acid ethyl esters have been shown to have an embryocidal effect in pregnant rats when given in doses resulting in exposures 7 times the recommended human dose of 4 grams/day based on a body surface area comparison.             in female rats given oral gavage doses of 100, 600, and 2,000 mg/kg/day beginning 2 weeks prior to mating and continuing through gestation and lactation, no adverse effects were observed in the high-dose group (5 times human systemic exposure following an oral dose of 4 grams/day based on body surface area comparison).            in pregnant rats given oral gavage doses of 1,000, 3,000, and 6,000 mg/kg/day from gestation day 6 through 15, no adverse effects were observed (14 times human systemic exposure following an oral dose of 4 grams/day based on a body surface area comparison).             in pregnant rats given oral gavage doses of 100, 600, and 2,000 mg/kg/day from gestation day 14 through lactation day 21, no adverse effects were seen at 2,000 mg/kg/day (5 times the human systemic exposure following an oral dose of 4 grams/day based on a body surface area comparison). however, decreased live births (20% reduction) and decreased survival to postnatal day 4 (40% reduction) were observed in a dose-ranging study using higher doses of 3,000 mg/kg/day (7 times the human systemic exposure following an oral dose of 4 grams/day based on a body surface area comparison).             in pregnant rabbits given oral gavage doses of 375, 750, and 1,500 mg/kg/day from gestation day 7 through 19, no findings were observed in the fetuses in groups given 375 mg/kg/day (2 times human systemic exposure following an oral dose of 4 grams/day based on a body surface area comparison). however, at higher doses, evidence of maternal toxicity was observed (4 times human systemic exposure following an oral dose of 4 grams/day based on a body surface area comparison). studies with omega-3-acid ethyl esters have demonstrated excretion in human milk. the effect of this excretion on the infant of a nursing mother is unknown; caution should be exercised when omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules are administered to a nursing mother. an animal study in lactating rats given oral gavage 14 c-ethyl epa demonstrated that drug levels were 6 to 14 times higher in milk than in plasma. safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. a limited number of subjects older than 65 years were enrolled in the clinical trials of omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules. safety and efficacy findings in subjects older than 60 years did not appear to differ from those of subjects younger than 60 years. omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules do not have any known drug abuse or withdrawal effects.

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par pharmaceutical inc. - omega-3-acid ethyl esters (unii: d87ygh4z0q) (omega-3 fatty acids - unii:71m78end5s) - omega-3-acid ethyl esters 900 mg - omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, usp are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (tg) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dl) hypertriglyceridemia (htg). usage considerations: patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, usp and should continue this diet during treatment with omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, usp. laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting  therapy with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. every attempt should be made to control serum lipids with appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that are contributing to the lipid abnormalities. medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (such as beta blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed if possible prior to consideration of triglyceride-lowering drug ther

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golden state medical supply, inc. - omega-3-acid ethyl esters (unii: d87ygh4z0q) (omega-3 fatty acids - unii:71m78end5s) - omega-3-acid ethyl esters 900 mg - -  omega-3-acid ethyl esters is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (tg) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dl) hypertriglyceridemia (htg). -   usage considerations: 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. -  laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting therapy with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. every attempt should be made to control serum lipids with appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that are contributing to the lipid abnormalities. medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (such as beta blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed if possible prior to consideration of triglyceride-lowering drug therapy. -  

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par pharmaceutical, inc. - omega-3-acid ethyl esters (unii: d87ygh4z0q) (omega-3 fatty acids - unii:71m78end5s) - omega-3-acid ethyl esters 900 mg - -  omega-3-acid ethyl esters is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (tg) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dl) hypertriglyceridemia (htg). -  usage considerations: 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. -  laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting therapy with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. every attempt should be made to control serum lipids with appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that are contributing to the lipid abnormalities. medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (such as beta blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed if possible prior to consideration of triglyceride-lowering drug therapy. -  limitations of use: -  the

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prasco laboratories - omega-3-acid ethyl esters (unii: d87ygh4z0q) (omega-3 fatty acids - unii:71m78end5s) - omega-3-acid ethyl esters 900 mg - omega-3-acid ethyl esters is 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). usage considerations: 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. laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting therapy with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. every attempt should be made to control serum lipids with appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that are contributing to the lipid abnormalities. medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (such as beta blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed if possible prior to consideration of triglyceride-lowering drug therapy. limitations

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atlantic biologicals corps - omega-3-acid ethyl esters (unii: d87ygh4z0q) (omega-3 fatty acids - unii:71m78end5s) - omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g - omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, usp are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (tg) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dl) hypertriglyceridemia (htg). patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, usp and should continue this diet during treatment with omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, usp. usage considerations: laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting therapy with omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, usp. every attempt should be made to control serum lipids with appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that are contributing to the lipid abnormalities. medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (such as beta blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed if possible prior to consider

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international brand management inc - omega-3-acid ethyl esters (unii: d87ygh4z0q) (omega-3 fatty acids - unii:71m78end5s) - omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1 g in 1 g - each capsule contains 1 gram of omega-3 acid ethyl esters liquid concentrate consisting of at least 900 mg of omega-3 acid ethyl esters.

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clonmel healthcare ltd - omega-3-acid ethyl esters 90 - capsule, soft - 1000 milligram(s) - other lipid modifying agents; omega-3-triglycerides incl. other esters and acids

Ireland - English - HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

basf as - omega-3-acid ethyl esters - capsule, soft - 1000 milligram(s) - other lipid modifying agents; omega-3-triglycerides incl. other esters and acids