Brand name: Vascepa
Generic name: Icosapent Ethyl
Used to: Reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems
Availability: Brand Vascepa (HLS Therapeutics & Amarin Pharms), 1000 mg
How Icosapent Ethyl Works
Vascepa is used to lower your risk of dying from heart disease; having a heart attack or stroke; having certain types of heart surgery; or having to be hospitalized for unstable angina (a condition in which your heart does not get enough blood flow and oxygen). It is used in adults who have high levels of triglycerides (a type of fat found in your blood), are currently taking cholesterol-lowering medications called statins and who are at a high risk of experiencing heart related problems due to an existing heart condition, or diabetes and at least one other heart-related problem Vascepa contains a type of omega-3-fatty acid from fish oil called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). It works along with a proper diet by lowering the amount of triglycerides made by your body. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Take Vascepa with your meals.
Icosapent Ethyl Possible side effects
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience side effects and they are severe and bothersome. Most of the side effect are manageable and may go away on their own.
• Constipation;
• Irregular heart rhythm, palpitations;
• Swelling of hands, feet, ankles, and lower legs;
• Unusual bleeding
Icosapent Ethyl Guidelines
Do not use Vascepa if you are allergic to icosapent ethyl or any of the other ingredients in Vascepa. To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Vascepa about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you are allergic to fish or shellfish; are taking medicines to reduce the formation of blood clots (anticoagulants, or anti‐ platelet medications, including aspirin); have liver problems; are taking other omega-3 fatty acid products. Do not take other omega-3 fatty acid products while you are taking Vascepa. Talk to your doctor before taking Vascepa if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Do not take Vascepa while pregnant. Vascepa may pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby. You should not take Vascepa if you are breastfeeding. Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines. The medicines that may interact with Vascepa include other omega-3 fatty acids and medicines to reduce the formation of blood clots (anticoagulants, anti-platelet medications, including aspirin)
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