Icosapent ethyl: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Icosapent ethyl

INFORMATION ABOUT ICOSAPENT ETHYL

Icosapent ethyl Uses

Icosapent ethyl is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.

How Icosapent ethyl works

The exact science of how Icosapent ethyl works in your body is not fully understood. But many clinical studies suggest that it works by decreasing the amount of triglycerides and other fats made in the liver.

Common side effects of Icosapent ethyl

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Peripheral edema, Constipation, Gout, Atrial fibrillation, Joint pain, Oropharyngeal pain

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30 Sep 2023 | 12:25 PM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Icosapent ethyl

Biosia

₹415 to ₹415

Eris Lifesciences Ltd

1 variant(s)

Isap

₹150 to ₹150

BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt

1 variant(s)

Icos

₹112 to ₹328

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

3 variant(s)

Expert advice for Icosapent ethyl

Before taking Icosapent ethyl, tell your doctor if you are allergic to icosapent ethyl; fish, including shellfish (clams, shrimp, lobster, scallops, crayfish, crab, oyster, mussels, others); any other medications; or any of the ingredients in Icosapent ethyl.
Be sure to mention any of the following: blood thinners, beta-blockers, diuretics, birth control pills, estrogen replacement therapy. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm problems, diabetes, or heart, liver, thyroid, or pancreatic disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.