OMG-31gm

Indication

Dyslipidemia, Hypertriglyceridaemin, Prophylaxis of myocardial infarction

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

Oral Hypertriglyceridaemia Adult: 4 g once daily 2g twice daily. Secondary prophylaxis of myocardial infarction Adult: 1 g daily.

Child Dose

<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reaction) to LOVAZA or any of its components.

Mode of Action

The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid are long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which compete with arachidonic ac... View More

Precaution

Haemorrhagic disorders or those receiving anticoagulants or other drugs that have antithrombotic activity; asthmatic patients sensitive to aspirin. Moni... View More

Side Effect

1-10% Eructation (4.9%),Infection (4.4%),Flu-like syndrome (3.5%),Dyspepsia (3.1%),Taste perversion (2.7%),Back pain (2.2%),Pain (1.8%),Rash (1.8%),Ang... View More