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Fatty Acids

Fatty acids are used to lower cholesterol levels to treat high cholesterol by reducing the production of triglycerides in the liver.

Why are fatty acids prescribed?

  1. High Triglycerides (100%)
  2. Nutritional Deficiency (0%)
  3. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction (0%)

Key takeaways

Fatty acids are used to treat high triglyceride levels. They're also included in nutrition given into a vein when people are unable to consume food in other ways. Examples include omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza), icosapent ethyl (Vascepa), and fish oil triglycerides (Omegaven).

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Vascepa (icosapent ethyl)

as low as$98
Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is used to reduce cardiovascular risk and treat high triglyceride levels. It is more popular than other comparable drugs. It is currently available in both brand and generic versions.

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Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)

as low as$48
FISH OIL, OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS treats high triglyceride levels in your blood. It works by decreasing bad cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in your blood. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.
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Omegaven

Omegaven is part of the Fatty Acids class and treats Nutritional Deficiency. Fatty acids are used to lower cholesterol levels to treat high cholesterol by reducing the production of triglycerides in the liver. Omegaven is only available as a brand name drug.
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Smoflipid

Smoflipid is only available as a brand name drug.
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