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Ethyl eicosapentaenoate
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid.
Icosapent ethyl (USAN, EMA), also known by its chemical name ethyl eicosapentaenoate and incorrect chemical name ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid (E-EPA), sold under the brand name Vascepa among others, is a medication used to treat dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia. It is used in combination with changes in diet in adults with hypertriglyceridemia ≥ 150 mg/dL. Further, it is often required to be used with a statin (maximally-tolerated dose).