Triklo Capsules

Generic name:omega-3-acid ethyl esters
Dosage form: capsule, liquid filled
Drug class:Nutraceutical products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.

Indications and Usage for Triklo Capsules

Triklo Capsules are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia (HTG).

Usage Considerations: Patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving Triklo Capsules and should continue this diet during treatment with Triklo Capsules.

Laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting therapy with Triklo Capsules. Every attempt should be made to control serum lipids with appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that are contributing to the lipid abnormalities. Medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (such as beta blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed if possible prior to consideration of triglyceride-lowering drug therapy.

Limitations of Use:

The effect of Triklo Capsules on the risk for pancreatitis has not been determined.

The effect of Triklo Capsules on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity has not been determined.

Triklo Capsules Dosage and Administration

• Assess triglyceride levels carefully before initiating therapy. Identify other causes (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, or medications) of high triglyceride levels and manage as appropriate [see Indications and Usage (1)].
• Patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving Triklo Capsules, and should continue this diet during treatment with Triklo Capsules. In clinical studies, Triklo Capsules were administered with meals.

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