Omalizumab

See Appendix R, Less commonly used drugs.

Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters

(oh may gah-three-ass’ id)

Lovaza

PREGNANCY CATEGORY C

Drug Classes

Lipid-lowering drug

Omega-3 fatty acid

Therapeutic Actions

Inhibits liver enzyme systems leading to a decrease in the synthesis of triglycerides in the liver, lowering serum triglyceride levels.

Indications

As an adjunct to diet to reduce very high (greater than 500 mg/dL) triglyceride levels in adult patients

Available Forms

Capsules—1 g

Dosages

Adults

4 g/day PO taken as a single dose (4 capsules) or divided into two doses—2 capsules PO bid.

Pediatric patients

Safety and efficacy not established.

Pharmacokinetics

Route	Onset	Peak
Oral	Rapid	Unknown

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Jul 21, 2016 | Posted by drzezo in NURSING | Comments Off