Lovaza (Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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High cholesterol is also referred to as hypercholesterolemia (hyper=high + cholesterol + emia = in the blood) or hyperlipidemia
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Cholesterol is also found in the blood circulation of humans.
Cholesterol in the blood originates from dietary intake and liver production.
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Organ meats such as liver, are especially high in cholesterol content.
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Lovaza Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) is used together with diet and exercise to help lower triglyceride levels in the blood. It is made of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are found in oil from fish, vegetables, and other plant sources. These fatty acids are not made by the body and must be consumed in the diet. Common side effects include upset stomach, burping, and strange taste in mouth.

The daily dose of Lovaza 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). Lovaza may interact with birth control pills or hormone replacement, blood thinners, beta-blockers, or diuretics (water pills). Tell your doctor all medications you use. Lovaza should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. It is not known if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Lovaza Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

EPA ethyl ester Structural Formula Illustration

LOVAZA® (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.

Usage Considerations: Patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving LOVAZA (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) and should continue this diet during treatment with LOVAZA (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) .

Laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting LOVAZA (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) therapy. E...

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What is Lovaza Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Lovaza Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
chest pain; or
uneven heartbeats.

Less serious side effects may include:

back pain;
unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
upset stomach, belching; or
mild skin rash.

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What is Lovaza Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Lovaza Consumer Information: Uses

Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride). It may also raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by non-drug treatments (e.g., diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss if overweight, controlling blood sugar if diabetic, and regulating your thyroid hormone levels).

Lowering triglycerides and increasing "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Om...

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