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omega-3-fatty ester

Ester of omega-3 fatty acid Indications: - hypertriglyceridemia Adverse effects: - may cause atrial fibrillation [1]

Specific

eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester; ethyl icosapentate (Vascepa)

General

ester metabolic agent (metabolic modifier)

Properties


References

  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

Component-of

omega-3-fatty acid ethyl esters (Omacor, Lovaza)