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omacor

Description

Omacor: a drug containing the n-3 fatty acids that corrects plasma lipid; antiarrhthymic [MeSH]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID9831414
CHEMBL ID1200711
MeSH IDM0359442

Synonyms (15)

Synonym
omacor
coromega
lovaza
omega-3-acid ethyl ester
icosapent (epa ethyl ester)
CHEMBL1200711
doconexent (dha ethyl ester)
tak-085
k-85
4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic acid, ethyl ester, (4z,7z,10z,13z,16z,19z)-, mixt. with (5z,8z,11z,14z,17z)-ethyl 5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoate
zodin
lotriga
861006-80-6
ethyl (4z,7z,10z,13z,16z,19z)-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoate compound with ethyl (5z,8z,11z,14z,17z)-icosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoate (1:1)
ethyl (4z,7z,10z,13z,16z,19z)-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoate;ethyl (5z,8z,11z,14z,17z)-icosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoate

Research

Studies (108)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's37 (34.26)29.6817
2010's71 (65.74)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials61 (53.04%)5.53%
Reviews13 (11.30%)6.00%
Case Studies3 (2.61%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other38 (33.04%)84.16%
SubstanceStudiesClassesRolesFirst YearLast YearAverage AgeRelationship StrengthTrialspre-19901990's2000's2010'spost-2020
gamma-aminobutyric acidamino acid zwitterion;
gamma-amino acid;
monocarboxylic acid
human metabolite;
neurotransmitter;
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite;
signalling molecule
2006200618.0low000100
naphthalenenaphthalenes;
ortho-fused bicyclic arene
apoptosis inhibitor;
carcinogenic agent;
environmental contaminant;
mouse metabolite;
plant metabolite;
volatile oil component
201720177.0low000010
palmitic acidlong-chain fatty acid;
straight-chain saturated fatty acid
algal metabolite;
Daphnia magna metabolite;
EC 1.1.1.189 (prostaglandin-E2 9-reductase) inhibitor;
plant metabolite
201720177.0low100010
1-anilino-8-naphthalenesulfonateaminonaphthalene;
naphthalenesulfonic acid
fluorescent probe201520159.0low100010
aspirinbenzoic acids;
phenyl acetates;
salicylates
anticoagulant;
antipyretic;
cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor;
cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor;
drug allergen;
EC 1.1.1.188 (prostaglandin-F synthase) inhibitor;
geroprotector;
non-narcotic analgesic;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
plant activator;
platelet aggregation inhibitor;
prostaglandin antagonist;
teratogenic agent
2009201610.2low500140
eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester2010201611.2low100260
losartanbiphenylyltetrazole;
imidazoles
angiotensin receptor antagonist;
anti-arrhythmia drug;
antihypertensive agent;
endothelin receptor antagonist
201520159.0low100010
metforminguanidinesenvironmental contaminant;
geroprotector;
hypoglycemic agent;
xenobiotic
2013201311.0low100010
ticlopidinemonochlorobenzenes;
thienopyridine
anticoagulant;
fibrin modulating drug;
hematologic agent;
P2Y12 receptor antagonist;
platelet aggregation inhibitor
2013201311.0low100010
desoxycorticosterone20-oxo steroid;
21-hydroxy steroid;
3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid;
mineralocorticoid;
primary alpha-hydroxy ketone
human metabolite;
mouse metabolite
2012201212.0low100010
pyrrolespyrrole;
secondary amine
2002201415.0low300310
thiazoles1,3-thiazoles;
mancude organic heteromonocyclic parent;
monocyclic heteroarene
2013201311.0low100010
d-alpha tocopherolalpha-tocopherolalgal metabolite;
antiatherogenic agent;
anticoagulant;
antioxidant;
antiviral agent;
EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor;
immunomodulator;
micronutrient;
nutraceutical;
plant metabolite
2006200618.0low000100
simvastatindelta-lactone;
fatty acid ester;
hexahydronaphthalenes;
statin (semi-synthetic)
EC 1.1.1.34/EC 1.1.1.88 (hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase) inhibitor;
EC 3.4.24.83 (anthrax lethal factor endopeptidase) inhibitor;
ferroptosis inducer;
geroprotector;
prodrug
2001201118.8low300310
raloxifene hydrochloridehydrochloridebone density conservation agent;
estrogen antagonist;
estrogen receptor modulator
201220179.0low300030
clopidogrelmethyl ester;
monochlorobenzenes;
thienopyridine
anticoagulant;
P2Y12 receptor antagonist;
platelet aggregation inhibitor
2013201311.0low100010
atorvastatinaromatic amide;
dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid;
monofluorobenzenes;
pyrroles;
statin (synthetic)
environmental contaminant;
xenobiotic
2002201713.4low300320
ibandronic acid2006200618.0low000100
triazoles1,2,3-triazole2006200618.0low000100
fibrinogeniditolfungal metabolite2012201212.0low100010
ezetimibeazetidines;
beta-lactam;
organofluorine compound
anticholesteremic drug;
antilipemic drug;
antimetabolite
201620168.0low100010
nepafenacmonocarboxylic acid amidecyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor;
cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor;
non-narcotic analgesic;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
prodrug
2006200618.0low000100
campesterol3beta-hydroxy-Delta(5)-steroid;
3beta-sterol;
C28-steroid;
phytosterols
mouse metabolite2010201014.0low100100
ramelteonindanes2006200618.0low000100
deferasiroxbenzoic acids;
monocarboxylic acid;
phenols;
triazoles
iron chelator2006200618.0low000100
lanosterol14alpha-methyl steroid;
3beta-sterol;
tetracyclic triterpenoid
bacterial metabolite;
human metabolite;
mouse metabolite;
plant metabolite;
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
2010201014.0low100100
arachidonic acidicosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid;
long-chain fatty acid;
omega-6 fatty acid
Daphnia galeata metabolite;
EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor;
human metabolite;
mouse metabolite
2006201513.2low100130
palmitoleic acidhexadec-9-enoic acidalgal metabolite;
Daphnia galeata metabolite;
EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor;
Escherichia coli metabolite;
human blood serum metabolite
201720177.0low100010
oleic acidoctadec-9-enoic acidantioxidant;
Daphnia galeata metabolite;
EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor;
Escherichia coli metabolite;
mouse metabolite;
plant metabolite;
solvent
201220179.5low200020
eicosapentaenoic acidicosapentaenoic acid;
omega-3 fatty acid
anticholesteremic drug;
antidepressant;
antineoplastic agent;
Daphnia galeata metabolite;
fungal metabolite;
micronutrient;
mouse metabolite;
nutraceutical
2000201912.7high580139640
mycophenolic acid2-benzofurans;
gamma-lactone;
monocarboxylic acid;
phenols
anticoronaviral agent;
antimicrobial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 1.1.1.205 (IMP dehydrogenase) inhibitor;
environmental contaminant;
immunosuppressive agent;
mycotoxin;
Penicillium metabolite;
xenobiotic
2004201514.5low200110
leuprolideoligopeptideanti-estrogen;
antineoplastic agent;
gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist
201820186.0low000010
D-fructopyranosecyclic hemiketal;
D-fructose;
fructopyranose
sweetening agent2009200915.0low000100
tamoxifenstilbenoid;
tertiary amino compound
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
bone density conservation agent;
EC 1.2.3.1 (aldehyde oxidase) inhibitor;
EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor;
estrogen antagonist;
estrogen receptor antagonist;
estrogen receptor modulator
201620168.0low100010
calcitriolD3 vitamins;
hydroxycalciol;
triol
antineoplastic agent;
antipsoriatic;
bone density conservation agent;
calcium channel agonist;
calcium channel modulator;
hormone;
human metabolite;
immunomodulator;
metabolite;
mouse metabolite;
nutraceutical
2012201212.0low100010
cholecalciferolD3 vitamins;
hydroxy seco-steroid;
seco-cholestane;
secondary alcohol;
steroid hormone
geroprotector;
human metabolite
201620168.0low200020
alpha-linolenic acidlinolenic acid;
omega-3 fatty acid
micronutrient;
mouse metabolite;
nutraceutical
2010201014.0low100100
coenzyme q10ubiquinonesantioxidant;
ferroptosis inhibitor;
human metabolite
201620168.0low100010
iloprostcarbobicyclic compound;
monocarboxylic acid;
secondary alcohol
platelet aggregation inhibitor;
vasodilator agent
2006200618.0low000100
lisinoprildipeptideEC 3.4.15.1 (peptidyl-dipeptidase A) inhibitor2004201514.5low200110
enalaprildicarboxylic acid monoester;
dipeptide
antihypertensive agent;
EC 3.4.15.1 (peptidyl-dipeptidase A) inhibitor;
geroprotector;
prodrug
2006200618.0low100100
phosphorusmonoatomic phosphorus;
nonmetal atom;
pnictogen
macronutrient2012201212.0low100010
pregabalingamma-amino acidanticonvulsant;
calcium channel blocker
2006200618.0low000100
(3S,5S,6E)-7-[3-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-(propan-2-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid(6E)-7-[3-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-(propan-2-yl)-1H-indol-2-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid2009200915.0low100100
4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic acid ethyl ester2011201113.0low000010
rosiglitazone-metformin combination2013201311.0low100010
phytosterols2010201014.0low100100
ubiquinone201620168.0low100010
cardiovascular agents2002201117.7low100210
interleukin-8201620168.0low100010
minocycline2006200618.0low000100
tigecycline2006200618.0low000100
insulin glargine2006200618.0low000100
ConditionIndicatedStudiesFirst YearLast YearAverage AgeRelationship StrengthTrialspre-19901990's2000's2010'spost-2020
Acute Confusional Senile Dementia02011201113.0low000010
Acute Disease0201620168.0low100010
Acute Edematous Pancreatitis0201920195.0low000010
Adverse Drug Event02006200618.0low000100
Aging0201420159.5low000020
Airflow Obstruction, Chronic0201620168.0low100010
Albuminuria02010201710.5low100110
Alloxan Diabetes0201520159.0low000010
Alzheimer Disease12011201113.0low000010
Angina Pectoris, Stable02013201311.0low100010
Angina, Stable02013201311.0low100010
Anxiety02013201311.0low100010
Apolipoprotein B-100, Familial Defective0201620168.0low100010
Arrhythmia02009201114.0low000110
Arrhythmias, Cardiac02009201114.0low000110
Arterial Diseases, Carotid02010201611.8low200220
Arteriosclerosis, Coronary02011201710.0low200020
Asthma0201620168.0low100010
Asthma, Bronchial0201620168.0low100010
Atherogenesis02012201212.0low100010
Atherosclerosis02012201212.0low100010
Atrial Fibrillation12009201213.5low200110
Auricular Fibrillation02009201213.5low200110
Behavior Disorders0201520159.0low000010
Benign Neoplasms0201620168.0low200020
Berger Disease02001201518.0low500510
Blood Clot02006201612.5low400220
Blood Pressure, High02006201712.2low400230
Body Weight02006201215.0low100210
Breast Cancer0201220198.3low500060
Breast Neoplasms1201220198.3low500060
Cancer of Prostate0201820186.0low000010
Carbohydrate Inducible Hyperlipemia02006201911.5low000110
Cardiac Arrest, Sudden02003201218.2low200410
Cardiac Failure02009201213.5low100110
Cardiometabolic Syndrome0201020189.8low100140
Cardiovascular Diseases12006201612.4low600460
Cardiovascular Stroke02002200918.1low4001000
Carditis02006200618.0low100100
Carotid Artery Diseases02010201611.8low200220
Central Hypothyroidism0201520159.0low000010
Chronic Kidney Diseases0201520168.3low300030
Chronic Kidney Failure02006201512.6low500230
Chronic Lung Injury0201720177.0low000010
Cirrhosis, Liver02014201410.0low100010
Cognition Disorders02011201113.0low000010
Complication, Postoperative0201520159.0low100010
Complications, Pregnancy02006201911.5low000110
Condition, Preneoplastic0201520159.0low200020
Coronary Artery Disease02011201710.0low200020
Coronary Disease02001201616.2low200310
Coronary Heart Disease02001201616.2low200310
Death, Sudden, Cardiac02003201218.2low200410
Depression02006201314.5low200110
Diabetes Mellitus, Adult-Onset02006201911.5low500440
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 212006201911.5low500440
Diabetic Glomerulosclerosis02010201710.5low100110
Diabetic Nephropathies02010201710.5low100110
Disease Exacerbation02006201710.2low400130
Disease Models, Animal0201220189.0low100020
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions02006200618.0low000100
Dyslipidemia02007201612.2low300140
Dyslipidemias02007201612.2low300140
Dyspepsia02005200519.0low000100
Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged02012201212.0low100010
Elevated Cholesterol02002201713.6low200430
Endotoxemia02014201410.0low100010
Experimental Lung Inflammation0201620168.0low100010
Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia02000200919.5low201100
Fatty Liver1201620168.0low100010
Fatty Liver, Nonalcoholic0201420168.8low400040
Glomerulonephritis, IGA12001201518.0low500510
Graft Occlusion, Vascular0201620168.0low100010
Heart Failure12009201213.5low100110
HIV Coinfection02009200915.0low100100
HIV Infections12009200915.0low100100
Hypercholesterolemia12002201713.6low200430
Hyperlipemia02002200222.0low000100
Hyperlipidemia, Familial Combined12000200919.5low201100
Hyperlipidemias02002200222.0low000100
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II1201620168.0low100010
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV02006201911.5low000110
Hyperplasia0201520159.0low200020
Hypertension12006201712.2low400230
Hypertriglyceridemia12001201813.7low80016130
Hypothyroidism1201520159.0low000010
Indigestion02005200519.0low000100
Inflammation12010201412.2low200220
Innate Inflammatory Response02010201412.2low200220
Insulin Resistance12013201610.0low300040
Insulin Sensitivity02013201610.0low300040
Intermittent Claudication12012201212.0low100010
Kidney Failure, Chronic02006201512.6low500230
Liver Cirrhosis02014201410.0low100010
Liver Steatosis0201620168.0low100010
Long QT Syndrome02012201212.0low100010
Mental Disorders0201520159.0low000010
Metabolic Syndrome1201020189.8low100140
Myocardial Infarction12002200918.1low4001000
Myocarditis02006200618.0low100100
Neoplasms0201620168.0low200020
Nephrosis02012201212.0low100010
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease1201420168.8low400040
Obesity0201320198.2low400050
Pancreatitis0201920195.0low000010
Peripheral Arterial Disease12012201212.0low100010
Peripheral Arterial Diseases02012201212.0low100010
Pneumonia0201620168.0low100010
Postoperative Complications0201520159.0low100010
Precancerous Conditions0201520159.0low200020
Pregnancy02006201911.5low000110
Prostatic Neoplasms0201820186.0low000010
Proteinuria02004201514.8low400220
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive0201620168.0low100010
Recrudescence02009200915.0low100100
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic1201520168.3low300030
Rupture, Spontaneous02010201014.0low100200
Thrombosis02006201612.5low400220
Vascular Calcification02012201212.0low100010
Weight Loss02013201311.0low000010
Weight Reduction02013201311.0low000010

Safety/Toxicity (3)

ArticleYear
Efficacy and Safety of Adding Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Statin-treated Patients with Residual Hypertriglyceridemia: ROMANTIC (Rosuvastatin-OMAcor iN residual hyperTrIglyCeridemia), a Randomized, Double-blind, and Placebo-controlled Trial.
Clinical therapeutics, , Volume: 40, Issue:1
2018
Long-term safety and efficacy of TAK-085 in Japanese subjects with hypertriglyceridemia undergoing lifestyle modification: the omega-3 fatty acids randomized long-term (ORL) study.
Journal of clinical lipidology, , Volume: 7, Issue:6
Efficacy and safety of prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters for the prevention of recurrent symptomatic atrial fibrillation: a prospective study.
American heart journal, , Volume: 158, Issue:2
2009

Long-term Use (1)

ArticleYear
Protective effects of prescription n-3 fatty acids against impairment of spatial cognitive learning ability in amyloid β-infused rats.
Food & function, , Volume: 2, Issue:7
2011

Bioavailability (5)

ArticleYear
A Novel ω-3 Acid Ethyl Ester Formulation Incorporating Advanced Lipid Technologies
Clinical therapeutics, , Volume: 39, Issue:3
2017
The clinical relevance of omega-3 fatty acids in the management of hypertriglyceridemia.
Lipids in health and disease, , Jul-22, Volume: 15, Issue:1
2016
Steady-state bioavailability of prescription omega-3 on a low-fat diet is significantly improved with a free fatty acid formulation compared with an ethyl ester formulation: the ECLIPSE II study.
Vascular health and risk management, , Volume: 9
2013
Epanova(®) and hypertriglyceridemia: pharmacological mechanisms and clinical efficacy.
Future cardiology, , Volume: 9, Issue:2
2013
A novel omega-3 free fatty acid formulation has dramatically improved bioavailability during a low-fat diet compared with omega-3-acid ethyl esters: the ECLIPSE (Epanova(®) compared to Lovaza(®) in a pharmacokinetic single-dose evaluation) study.
Journal of clinical lipidology, , Volume: 6, Issue:6

Dosage (9)

ArticleYear
A Novel ω-3 Acid Ethyl Ester Formulation Incorporating Advanced Lipid Technologies
Clinical therapeutics, , Volume: 39, Issue:3
2017
Lung VITAL: Rationale, design, and baseline characteristics of an ancillary study evaluating the effects of vitamin D and/or marine omega-3 fatty acid supplements on acute exacerbations of chronic respiratory disease, asthma control, pneumonia and lung fu
Contemporary clinical trials, , Volume: 47
2016
Steady-state bioavailability of prescription omega-3 on a low-fat diet is significantly improved with a free fatty acid formulation compared with an ethyl ester formulation: the ECLIPSE II study.
Vascular health and risk management, , Volume: 9
2013
A novel omega-3 free fatty acid formulation has dramatically improved bioavailability during a low-fat diet compared with omega-3-acid ethyl esters: the ECLIPSE (Epanova(®) compared to Lovaza(®) in a pharmacokinetic single-dose evaluation) study.
Journal of clinical lipidology, , Volume: 6, Issue:6
Simultaneous quantification of total eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid in plasma by high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.
Biomedical chromatography : BMC, , Volume: 25, Issue:6
2011
Effects of prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters on non--high-density lipoprotein cholesterol when coadministered with escalating doses of atorvastatin.
Mayo Clinic proceedings, , Volume: 85, Issue:2
2010
Omacor (prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters 90): From severe rhythm disorders to hypertriglyceridemia.
Advances in therapy, , Volume: 26, Issue:7
2009
Efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids in children and adults with IgA nephropathy is dosage- and size-dependent.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN, , Volume: 1, Issue:6
2006
Is body size a biomarker for optimizing dosing of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of patients with IgA nephropathy?
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN, , Volume: 1, Issue:5
2006