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Vascepa (Icosapent Ethyl) - Drug Interactions, Contraindications, Overdosage, etc

 
 



DRUG INTERACTIONS

Anticoagulants

Some published studies with omega-3 fatty acids have demonstrated prolongation of bleeding time. The prolongation of bleeding time reported in those studies has not exceeded normal limits and did not produce clinically significant bleeding episodes. Patients receiving treatment with VASCEPA and other drugs affecting coagulation (e.g., anti-platelet agents) should be monitored periodically.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

VASCEPA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reaction) to VASCEPA or any of its components.

DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE

VASCEPA does not have any known drug abuse or withdrawal effects.

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