Vascepa
Active Ingredient(s): Icosapent EthylFDA Approved: * July 26, 2012
Pharm Company: * AMARIN PHARMS
Category: Diet / Weight Loss
Ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid (E-EPA, icosapent ethyl), sold under the brand name Vascepa among others, is a medication used to treat dyslipidemia[2] and hypertriglyceridemia.[1] It is used in combination with changes in diet in adults with hypertriglyceridemia ≥ 150mg/dL. Further, it is often required to be used with a statin (maximally-tolerated dose).[3] It is made from the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).[3]... [wikipedia]
* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.