Drug Interactions With Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters

Medications that "thin" the blood (known as anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs) can potentially cause drug interactions with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. Some of these medicines include aspirin, warfarin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and heparin or heparin-like products. These drug interactions could increase the risk of bleeding, including dangerous internal bleeding.

An Overview of Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Drug Interactions

 Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza®) can potentially interact with several other medications. Specifically, it can interact with medications that "thin" the blood (anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs), such as:
 
  • Aspirin (Bayer® and others)
  • Cilostazol (Pletal®)
  • Clopidogrel (Plavix®)
  • Dipyridamole (Persantine®)
  • Eptifibatide (Integrilin®)
  • Heparin or heparin-like products, including dalteparin (Fragmin®), enoxaparin (Lovenox®), or tinzaparin (Innohep®)
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as:

 

 


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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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