Epanova
Hypertriglyceridemia
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
16 Active Studies for Epanova
Treatment for
Hypertriglyceridemia
What is Epanova
Omega-3-carboxylic acids
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Omega-3 carboxylic acid (OM3-CA) is a new formulation of omega-3 fatty acids that has a higher rate of absorption than other omega-3 products. OM3-CA is made up of two main types of fatty acids – eicosapentaenoic acid (55%) and docosahexaenoic acid (20%) – as well as trace amounts of other components like alpha-tocopherol and glycerol. OM3-CA was developed by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and approved by the FDA in 2014.
Epanova
is the brand name
Epanova Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Epanova
Omega-3-carboxylic acids
2015
1
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Omega-3-carboxylic acids, otherwise known as Epanova, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses such as Hypertriglyceridemias and Hypertriglyceridemia .
Hypertriglyceridemias
Hypertriglyceridemia
Effectiveness
How Epanova Affects Patients
OM3-CA is highly effective in lowering triglyceride levels. After just two weeks of treatment, triglyceride levels can be reduced by up to 21%. With the highest dose of 4g, this reduction can even reach 25%.
How Epanova works in the body
OM3-CA is composed of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, which are not good sources for the enzymes that create triglycerides. This prevents triglycerides from being made in the liver. OM3-CA also helps get rid of triglycerides in the bloodstream by blocking an enzyme called acyl-CoA:1,2-diacylglycerol acyltransferase, increasing fat burning, and increasing a lipase enzyme that helps break down fats.
When to interrupt dosage
The amount of Epanova is contingent upon the determined condition. The dosage fluctuates as per the delivery technique featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Hypertriglyceridemia
1000.0 mg,
, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Oral
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Epanova.
Common Epanova Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
(R)-warfarin
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of (R)-warfarin can be increased when used in combination with Omega-3-carboxylic acids.
(S)-Warfarin
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of (S)-Warfarin can be increased when used in combination with Omega-3-carboxylic acids.
4-hydroxycoumarin
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of 4-hydroxycoumarin can be increased when used in combination with Omega-3-carboxylic acids.
Abciximab
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Abciximab can be increased when used in combination with Omega-3-carboxylic acids.
Acenocoumarol
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Acenocoumarol can be increased when used in combination with Omega-3-carboxylic acids.
Epanova Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Tests on OM3-CA have found that it does not cause cancer in males, but has increased instances of benign ovarian tumors. It is also not mutagenic or clastogenic, and does not appear to affect fertility.
Epanova Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Epanova?
Currently, there are zero active studies examining the potential of Epanova to ameliorate Hypertriglyceridemias.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Hypertriglyceridemia
16 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Patient Q&A Section about epanova
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is Epanova used for?
"EPANOVA is a prescription medication that is used in conjunction with a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet to lower very high triglyceride (fat) levels in adults. The medication is not known to change the risk of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)."
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Is Epanova available?
"The Epanova drug has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. However, there may be generic equivalents of the drug available if they have been approved by the FDA."
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Why was Epanova discontinued?
"As per the recommendation from an independent Data Monitoring Committee, AstraZeneca has decided to close the Phase III STRENGTH trial for Epanova (omega-3 carboxylic acids). The reason for this is that it is very unlikely that the patients with mixed dyslipidaemia (MDL) would benefit from this, and they are already at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease."
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How much DHA is in Epanova?
"EPA and DHA make up about 48% of the total fatty acids).
The main difference between Lovaza and Omtryg is that Lovaza contains omega-3-acid ethyl esters (EPA and DHA) while Omtryg only contains DHA. Epanova is a mixture of polyunsaturated free fatty acids, which contain EPA and DHA."
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