Question

Please describe medical use, medical contraindications, side or adverse effects of use, any drug interactions. Omega - 3 Fatty Acids

Answer 1

OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS :-

1) Medical Use :- Omega-3 fatty acids are used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of triglycerides (a fat-like substance) in the blood in people with very high triglycerides.Omega-3 fatty acids are in a class of medications called antilipemic or lipid-regulating agents.

2) Medical Contraindications :-
blockage of the esophagus.
blockage or narrowing of the duodenum.
a narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine.
appendicitis.
inflammatory bowel disease.
paralysis of the intestines.
blockage of the stomach or intestine.

3) Side Effects :- Side effects of omega-3 supplements are usually mild. They include unpleasant taste, bad breath, bad-smelling sweat, headache, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and diarrhea. Several large studies have linked higher blood levels of long-chain omega-3s with higher risks of prostate cancer.

4) Any Drug Interactions :- Omega 3 fatty acids have no known severe interactions with other drugs. Omega 3 fatty acids have no known serious interactions with other drugs. Omega 3 fatty acids have moderate interactions with at least 25 different drugs.Omega-3 (omega-3polyunsaturated fatty acids)Drug Interactions. A total of 73 drugs are known to interact with Omega-3 (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids). Show all medications in the database that may interact with Omega-3 (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids).