What is it used for?
VASCEPA® (icosapent ethyl) is indicated: as an adjunct to maximally tolerated statin therapy to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary revascularization, and unstable angina requiring hospitalization in adult patients with elevated triglyceride (TG) levels (≥ 150 mg/dL) and established cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus and 2 or more additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. as an adjunct to diet to reduce TG levels in adult patients with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. Limitations of Use: The effect of VASCEPA on the risk for pancreatitis in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined.VASCEPA® (icosapent ethyl) is indicated: as an adjunct to maximally tolerated statin therapy to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary revascularization, and unstable angina requiring hospitalization in adult patients with elevated triglyceride (TG) levels (≥ 150 mg/dL) and established cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus and 2 or more additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. as an adjunct to diet to reduce TG levels in adult patients with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. Limitations of Use: The effect of VASCEPA on the risk for pancreatitis in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined.
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Product details
- Active ingredient
- icosapent ethylicosapent ethyl
- Form and strength
- CAPSULE · 1000 mg; CAPSULE · 500 mgCAPSULE · 1000 mg; CAPSULE · 500 mg
- Manufacturer / applicant
- AMARIN PHARMA INC.AMARIN PHARMA INC.
VASCEPA capsules are supplied as: 0.5 gram amber-colored, oval, soft-gelatin capsules imprinted with V500 1 gram amber-colored, oblong, soft-gelatin capsules imprinted with VASCEPA 1 gram amber-colored, oblong, soft-gelatin capsules imprinted with IPEVASCEPA capsules are supplied as: 0.5 gram amber-colored, oval, soft-gelatin capsules imprinted with V500 1 gram amber-colored, oblong, soft-gelatin capsules imprinted with VASCEPA 1 gram amber-colored, oblong, soft-gelatin capsules imprinted with IPE
Safety and clinical review
- Atrial Fibrillation/FlutterAtrial Fibrillation/Flutter
- Potential for Allergic Reactions in Patients with Fish AllergyPotential for Allergic Reactions in Patients with Fish Allergy
- BleedingBleeding
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Questions patients ask
What is Vascepa used for?
VASCEPA® (icosapent ethyl) is indicated: as an adjunct to maximally tolerated statin therapy to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary revascularization, and unstable angina requiring hospitalization in adult patients with elevated triglyceride (TG) levels (≥ 150 mg/dL) and established cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus and 2 or more additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. as an adjunct to diet to reduce TG levels in adult patients with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. Limitations of Use: The effect of VASCEPA on the risk for pancreatitis in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined.VASCEPA® (icosapent ethyl) is indicated: as an adjunct to maximally tolerated statin therapy to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary revascularization, and unstable angina requiring hospitalization in adult patients with elevated triglyceride (TG) levels (≥ 150 mg/dL) and established cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus and 2 or more additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. as an adjunct to diet to reduce TG levels in adult patients with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. Limitations of Use: The effect of VASCEPA on the risk for pancreatitis in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined.
This source does not establish current stock, import permission or personal eligibility in China. The treating clinician and provider must confirm these separately.
Which formulation of Vascepa should I ask about?
CAPSULE · 1000 mg; CAPSULE · 500 mgCAPSULE · 1000 mg; CAPSULE · 500 mg
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A current quote depends on the exact presentation, quantity, provider and access arrangements. A catalogue entry is not a stock or delivery promise. Medical charges are paid to the provider, separately from coordination fees.
What should I check before using Vascepa?
Ask your clinician to review the complete label, medical history, other medicines, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding and any required monitoring. Do not start, stop or change treatment from this page.
Sources and review scope
FDA prescribing informationThis source does not establish current stock, import permission or personal eligibility in China. The treating clinician and provider must confirm these separately.