Icosapent Ethyl

Icosapent Ethyl

Definition

A highly purified omega-3 fatty acid that can decrease serum triglyceride levels. Icosapent ethyl reduces serum triglycerides without an increase in LDL cholesterol, but increases the cholesterol and triglyceride content in skeletal muscle.

Also known as (all-Z)-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester, AMR 101, AMR101, Cis-Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethyl (all cis)-5,8,11,14,17-icosapentaenoate, Ethyl Icosapentate, ICOSAPENT ETHYL, Vascepa — per NCIT

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