Icosapent Ethyl

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A highly purified omega-3 fatty acid that can decrease serum triglyceride levels. Icosapent ethyl reduces serum triglycerides without an increase in LDL cholesterol, but increases the cholesterol and triglyceride content in skeletal muscle.

**Synonyms:** - (all-Z)-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester - AMR 101 - AMR101 - Cis-Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester - Ethyl (all cis)-5,8,11,14,17-icosapentaenoate - Ethyl Icosapentate - ICOSAPENT ETHYL - Vascepa