Icosapent Ethyl

Icosapent ethyl or ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid is a synthetic derivative of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). It is used as an adjunct therapy for severe hypertriglyceridemia (TG levels > 500 mg/dL) and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in certain patients with elevated triglycerides. FDA approved on July 26, 2012.

作为最大耐受他汀类药物治疗的辅助手段，以降低甘油三酯（TG）水平升高（≥150mg/dL）、已确定的心血管疾病或糖尿病以及2个或更多心血管疾病风险因素的成年患者需要住院治疗的心肌梗死、中风、冠状动脉血运重建和不稳定心绞痛的风险。