The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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ISSUE1221
November 7, 2005
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Omacor) for Hypertriglyceridemia
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Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Omacor) for Hypertriglyceridemia
November 7, 2005 (Issue: 1221)
A highly concentrated omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) preparation (Omacor - Reliant) has been approved by the FDA as an adjunct to diet for treatment of very high plasma triglyceride concentrations (>=500 mg/dL). Omacor is a combination of...more
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