Icosapent Ethyl: study card

Icosapent Ethyl — Omega-3 fatty acid (EPA ethyl ester). Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.

Generic name: Icosapent Ethyl
Class: Omega-3 fatty acid (EPA ethyl ester)
Mechanism: EPA ethyl ester; thought to reduce hepatic VLDL-TG synthesis and/or secretion and to enhance TG clearance from VLDL.
Used for: As an adjunct to diet to lower triglycerides in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia (at least 500 mg/dL)
Common side effects: Musculoskeletal pain; Peripheral edema; Constipation; Gout; Atrial fibrillation
Warnings: Atrial fibrillation or flutter; Possible allergy in fish allergy; Bleeding
Interactions: Anticoagulants; Antiplatelet agents

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Label date: 20260826 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.

Source snapshot checked: 2026-10-21. The source document and selected fields were compared. The complete card has not had an independent clinical review.

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Pronunciation

Icosapent Ethyl: eye-KOE-sa-pent ETH-il

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Body system

Cardiovascular · 47 Drug cards

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