Indication
Dyslipidemia, Hypertriglyceridaemin, Prophylaxis of myocardial infarction
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertriglyceridaemia Adult: 4 g once daily 2g twice daily. Secondary prophylaxis of myocardial infarction Adult: 1 g daily.
Child Dose
<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reaction) to LOVAZA or any of its components.
Mode of Action
The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid are long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which compete with arachidonic ac... View More
Precaution
Haemorrhagic disorders or those receiving anticoagulants or other drugs that have antithrombotic activity; asthmatic patients sensitive to aspirin. Moni... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Eructation (4.9%),Infection (4.4%),Flu-like syndrome (3.5%),Dyspepsia (3.1%),Taste perversion (2.7%),Back pain (2.2%),Pain (1.8%),Rash (1.8%),Ang... View More
