icosapent ethyl

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkbp:activeIngredient ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid
gptkbp:approvalYear 2012
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:C10AX06
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Vascepa
gptkbp:CASNumber 86227-47-6
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C22H34O2
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to icosapent ethyl
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Amarin_Corporation
gptkbp:drugClass omega-3 fatty acid derivative
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 89 hours
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label icosapent ethyl
gptkbp:indication reduce risk of cardiovascular events in adults with elevated triglyceride levels and established cardiovascular disease or diabetes and other risk factors
adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Amarin_Corporation
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction increases triglyceride clearance
reduces hepatic VLDL-TG synthesis/secretion
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 644102
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:atrial_fibrillation
bleeding
gptkbp:UNII 9656LZ67F8
gptkbp:usedFor hypertriglyceridemia
cardiovascular risk reduction
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vascepa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8