2024年2月23日 · Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is a prescription omega-3 fatty acid that is similar to fish oil but not exactly the same. The main differences between Vascepa and fish oil is that Vascepa only contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), whereas supplemental fish oils contain both EPA and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

2023年3月15日 · Vascepa is a prescription medication used to: Vascepa is not used to treat pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas that can be caused by high triglycerides. This is because...

2024年10月2日 · Vascepa contains high purity eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which is an ethyl ester of omega-3 fatty acid, and is obtained from the oil of fish. It only contains EPA, not DHA. Vascepa is the only prescription omega-3 approved for CV reduction alongside diet modification.

VASCEPA® (icosapent ethyl) is a prescription medication approved, along with certain medicines (statins), to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and certain types of heart issues. Please see Indication and Important Safety Information.

2019年11月25日 · There's growing evidence that taking a very high dose of purified fish oil, delivered in a prescription pill, can help prevent heart attacks and strokes among people who have elevated risks.

2023年7月25日 · Vascepa is a prescription omega-3 fatty acid that is similar to fish oil but not exactly the same. Vascepa is thought to work by reducing the production of triglycerides by the liver and enhancing their clearance from lipid particles, via several different mechanisms.

2025年1月28日 · Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a fat found in fish oil. It is used along with a low-fat and low- cholesterol diet, to lower high triglycerides (fats). Vascepa is thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglycerides made by the body.

2023年9月26日 · Lovaza and Vascepa are FDA-approved prescription omega-3s. Lovaza was FDA-approved in 2004 and contains EPA and DHA. Vascepa was FDA-approved in 2012 and contains EPA only.

2022年2月9日 · Vascepa is a brand-name prescription medication that’s taken to lower blood triglyceride levels. (Triglycerides are a type of fat that flow through your blood.) Vascepa is FDA-approved for...

2013年1月11日 · Vascepa is a prescription medication used along with a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet to treat high triglyceride levels. Vascepa contains ethyl esters of the omega-3 fatty acid obtained from fish oil.