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Lovaza Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters 1g; soft-gelatin caps; contains α-tocopherol 4mg/cap.
Pharmacological Class
Lipid-regulating agent.
How Supplied
Caps—120
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Lovaza Indications
Indications
Adjunct to diet to reduce very high (≥500mg/dL) triglyceride levels in adults.
Lovaza Dosage and Administration
Adult
Swallow whole. ≥18yrs: 4g daily; may take as 4g once daily or as 2g twice daily.
Children
<18yrs: not established.
Lovaza Contraindications
Not Applicable
Lovaza Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Lovaza Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatic impairment: monitor AST/ALT periodically. Obtain baseline triglycerides (TG); monitor TG, LDL-C periodically. Exclude and/or treat secondary causes of hypertriglyceridema (eg, hypothyroidism, diabetes, medications). Paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation. Fish allergy. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Lovaza Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Lovaza Interactions
Interactions
May potentiate anticoagulants; monitor.
Lovaza Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Eructation, dyspepsia, rash, taste perversion; increased ALT, AST, LDL-C.
Lovaza Clinical Trials
See Literature
Lovaza Note
Not Applicable
Lovaza Patient Counseling
See Literature
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