| Definition | The omega-3 carboxylic acid (OM3-CA) is a new formulation of omega-3 fatty acids that present an enhanced bioavailability in the treatment of dyslipidemia. The increased bioavailability is explained because OM3-CA is found in a form of polyunsaturated free fatty acids as opposed to other products whose form is as ethyl esters. It is a complex mixture of the free fatty acids form containing eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid as the most abundant species found in a proportion of 55% and 20% respectively. The rest of the concentration is represented by docosapentaenoic acid and traces of some other components such as alpha-tocopherol, gelatin, glycerol, sorbitol and purified water.[A25808] It was developed by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and firstly approved by the FDA on May 05, 2014.[L2386] |
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