Icosapent
In the US, Icosapent (icosapent systemic) is a member of the drug class miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents and is used to treat Hypertriglyceridemia.
US matches:
Scheme
Rec.INN
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0010417-94-4
Chemical Formula
C20-H30-O2
Molecular Weight
302
Therapeutic Category
Antiplatelet agent
Chemical Name
(all-Z)-5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoic acid
Foreign Names
- Icosapentum (Latin)
- Icosapent (German)
- Icosapent (French)
- Icosapento (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Icosapent (OS: DCF)
- Eicosapentaenoic acid (IS)
- Icosapentaenoic acid (IS)
- Timnodonsäure (IS)
- Ethyl Icosapentate (OS: JAN)
- Icosapent Ethyl (OS: USAN)
- Ethyl Icosapentate (PH: JP XV)
Brand Names
- Cislecon
Towa Yakuhin, Japan - Clessepa
Choseido Pharmaceutical, Japan - Emeradole
Kyoto Yakuhin, Japan - Epadel
Mochida, Japan - Epadel S
Mochida, Japan - Epafiel
Fuso Pharmaceutical, Japan - Epand
Medisa Shinyaku, Japan - Epara
Nippon Zoki Seiykau, Japan - Eparose
Kyowa Yakuhin, Japan - Ethyl Icosapentate Medisa
Medisa Shinyaku, Japan - Ethyl Icosapentate Tatsumi
Tatsumi Kagaku, Japan - Ethyl Icosapentate Toyo Capseru
Toyo Capsule, Japan - Icopent
Nihon Generic, Japan - Melbural
Taisho Yakuhin, Japan - Metapass
Harasawa Seiyaku, Japan - Nasateam
Tobishi Pharmaceutical, Japan - Nonsol
Taiyo Pharmaceutical, Japan - Peonal
Shionogi Seiyaku, Japan - Solmiran
Morishita Jintan, Japan - Yatorip
Yoshindo, Japan
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DCF | Dénomination Commune Française |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| JAN | Japanese Accepted Name |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| PH | Pharmacopoeia Name |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
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