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Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza®): Basic information

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (US brand name Lovaza ®) are lipid regulating agents consisting of combination of ethyl esters of omega 3 fatty acids, principally EPA and DHA. Here is more information about this medication.

FDA-approved indications:

Adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia (HTG)


Dosage

Either 4 grams (4 capsules) orally once daily or

2 grams (2 capsules) orally twice daily

Patients should be advised to swallow Lovaza capsules whole. Do not break open, crush, dissolve , or chew capsules.


Dosage forms and strengths

Capsules: 1 gram

Please refer to Prescribing Information (see link below) for complete discussion of dosage, administration, warnings and precautions, contraindications, etc.


Related Pages

Omega-3 fatty acids in mental health

Which omega-3?


References

Prescribing information for Lovaza® (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)


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