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Forrás: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS (UNII: D87YGH4Z0Q) (OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS - UNII:71M78END5S)
International Brand Management Inc
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS 1 g in 1 g
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
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.
Abbreviated New Drug Application
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS- OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS CAPSULE INTERNATIONAL BRAND MANAGEMENT INC ---------- 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. OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS - omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsule, liquid filled International Brand Management, LLC ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all the information needed to use omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP. OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS Capsules, USP for oral use Initial U.S. Approval: 2004 RECENT MAJOR CHANGES Indications and Usage, Limitations of Use (1) 06/2013 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Omega-3-acid ethyl esters, USP is a combination of ethyl esters of omega 3 fatty acids, principally EPA and DHA, indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia (HTG). (1) (1) Limitations of Use: (1) The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP on the risk for pancreatitis has not been determined. (1) The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity has not been determined. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The daily dose of omega-3-acid ethyl esters is 4 grams per day taken as a single 4-gram dose (4 capsules) or as two 2-gram doses (2 capsules given twice daily). (2) Patients should be advised to swallow omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules whole. Do not break open, crush, dissolve, or chew omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules. (2) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Capsules: 1-gram (3) (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS 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. (4) (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS In patients with hepatic impairment, monitor ALT and AST levels periodically during the Olvassa el a teljes dokumentumot