Omacor Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1,000 mg equiv to EPA (460) & DHA ethyl esters (380 mg)

Indications/Uses

Supplemental treatment in secondary prevention after MI in addition to other standard therapy. Endogenous hypertriglyceridaemia as a supplement to diet when dietary measures alone are insufficient; type IV hypertriglyceridaemia in monotherapy; type IIb/III in combination w/ statins when control of triglycerides is insufficient.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Post MI 1 cap daily. Hypertriglyceridemia Initially 2 cap daily, may be increased to 4 cap daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to EPA, DHA, soya & peanut.

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to fish. Monitor patients on anticoagulant therapy. Monitor ALT & AST levels in patients w/ any sign of liver damage. Not for exogenous hypertriglyceridaemia (type 1 hyperchylomicronaemia). Secondary endogenous hypertriglyceridemia (especially uncontrolled diabetes). Hepatic & renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly >70 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

GI disorders including abdominal distension & pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, eructation, GERD, nausea or vomiting.

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Drug Interactions

Increased bleeding time w/ aspirin & warfarin. NSAIDs & coumarin.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Dyslipidaemic Agents

ATC Classification

C10AX06 - omega-3-triglycerides incl. other esters and acids ; Belongs to the class of other lipid modifying agents.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Omacor soft-gelatin cap 1000 mg

Packing/Price

28's

Omacor

omega-3 triglycerides

Manufacturer:

Abbott

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma