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Icosapent Ethyl

Clinically reviewed by MedNext Clinical Team. Last reviewed 1 January 2026. See our editorial policy and correction policy.

1 known interaction
1 brand name

Indications

  • Adjunct to statin in prevention of cardiovascular events in hyperlipidaemia [in patients with triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL (≥ 1.7 mmol/L) and either established cardiovascular disease, or diabetes with at least 1 other cardiovascular risk factor]

Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

Cautions

ethyl Antithrombotic treatment (bleeding time increased); history of atrial fibrillation or flutter

Side Effects

ethyl Common or very common Arrhythmias; burping; constipation; gout; haemorrhage; pain; peripheral oedema; skin reactions Uncommon Taste altered Freq...

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Brand Names

Vazkepa(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

Reviewer: MedNext Clinical Team

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