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Omega-3 fatty acid information from DrugsUpdate
Omega-3 fatty acid is indicated for the treatment of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency associated with cardiovascular disorders and hypertriglyceridemia.
Pharmacodynamics
Omega-3 fatty acid interferes with lipid peroxidation mechanisms by inhibition of acyl CoA, 1,2 – diacylglycerol acyltransferase and increase peroxisomal beta-oxidation in liver cells.
Pharmacokinetics
The action of Omega-3 fatty acids is rapid.
Omega-3 fatty acid Indications / Omega-3 fatty acid Uses
No information available
Omega-3 fatty acid Adverse Reactions / Omega-3 fatty acid Side Effects
Omega-3 fatty acids can cause dyspepsia, rashes, infections, eructation, taste changes, rashes, pain including back pain, angina pectoris, flu-like problems and allergic disorders.
Precautions
Omega-3 fatty acid is contraindicated in patients with an allergy to fish products and soy proteins.
Discontinue Omega-3 fatty acids treatment if symptoms of hypertriglyceridemia worsen.
Special Precautions
No information available
Other Drug Interactions
Omega-3 fatty acids may interact with anti-coagulants including aspirin, streptokinase, urokinase, clopidogrel, dabigatran, alteplase, enoxaparin, warfarin, reteplase, fondaparinux, heparin and ticlopidine.
Other Interactions
No information available
Dosage
For treatment of hypertriglyceridemia (Adults):
As a supplement, consider oral administration of 4g/day in two-four divided doses.
For treatment of omega-3 deficiency (Adults and pediatric):
Consider oral administration of 4g of omega-3 fatty acids, four times a day.
Food(before/after)
Omega-3 fatty acids can be taken before or after food intake.
List of Contraindications
Omega-3 fatty acid and Pregnancy
USFDA pregnancy category C. May be or may not be harmful to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor if you are in gestation or planning to have a baby during Omega-3 fatty acids treatment.
Omega-3 fatty acid and Lactation
It is not known whether Omega-3 fatty acids can pass through the breast milk or not. Nursing mothers should avoid breastfeeding while taking Omega-3 fatty acids.
Omega-3 fatty acid and Children
Omega-3 fatty acids should not be used in children unless prescribed by a pediatrician
Omega-3 fatty acid and Geriatic
No information available
Omega-3 fatty acid and Other Contraindications
No information available
Storage
No information available
Lab interference
No information available
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