Pajjiż: Stati Uniti
Lingwa: Ingliż
Sors: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS (UNII: D87YGH4Z0Q) (Omega-3 Fatty Acids - UNII:71M78END5S)
Apotex Corp.
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS 1 g
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (greater than or equal to 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. 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 consi
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP are supplied as 1-gram transparent, oblong soft gelatin capsules with light yellowish oil printed with white ink (Logo “APO900”). They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30s (NDC 60505-3170-3) Bottles of 60s (NDC 60505-3170-6) Bottles of 120s (NDC 60505-3170-7) Store in tight, light-resistant containers at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.
Abbreviated New Drug Application
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS - OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED APOTEX CORP. ---------- 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 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Omega-3-acid ethyl esters, USP is a combination of ethyl esters of omega 3 fatty acids, principally eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. (1) Limitations of Use: 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) 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) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS In patients with hepatic impairment, monitor ALT and AST levels periodically during therapy. (5.1) Omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules may increase levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Monitor LDL levels periodically during therapy. (5.1) Use with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to fish and/or shellfish. (5.2) There is a possible association between omega-3-acid ethyl esters and mo Aqra d-dokument sħiħ