Indications
Neomega is used alongside diet to bring down very high triglyceride (TG) levels, meaning levels above 500mg/dl, in adult patients. It's also used as an added treatment for secondary prevention in people who have had a myocardial infarction in the last 3 months. Neomega can also help reduce the joint inflammation that comes with mild arthritis. It is indicated for mood disorders and impulse control as well, and for age-related macular degeneration.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters reduce triglyceride production by the liver, though this mechanism is not fully understood. They inhibit acyl-CoA: 1,2-diacylglycerol acyltransferase, reducing triglyceride synthesis and increasing peroxisomal beta-oxidation, which increases fatty acid metabolism. They also inhibit the release of fatty acids by competing for enzymes involved in triglyceride synthesis, increase triglyceride clearance by increasing lipoprotein lipase activity, and decrease production of VLDL-C.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Omega-3-acid ethyl esters should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.
Breastfeeding: It is not known whether this medicine passes into human breast milk. It should therefore be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.