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Details About Generic Salt :: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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| 4F. ANTI-HYPERLIPIDEMICS in 4. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM |
| OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS |
| ANTI-OXIDANT | ANTI-HYPERLIPIDEMIC |
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Indications & Dose: HYPERTRIGLYCERIDEMIA PO Adult 5g BID of preparation containing 17% eicosapentaenoic acid & 11.5% docosahexaenoic acid or 2-4g/day of preparation containing 46% eicosapentaenoic acid & 38% docosahexaenoic acid | MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION PO Adult 1g/day of preparation containing 46% eicosapentaenoic acid & 38% docosahexaenoic acid for the secondary prevention of MI |
| Precautions: Patients with hemorrhagic disorders/to those receiving anticoagulants/other drugs affecting coagulation, asthmatic patients
ADR: Others: GI disturbances, moderate increases in hepatic transaminases Monitor: LFT in hepatic impairment patients |
