Icos 1G Capsule

Short Description

Icos 1G Capsule is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol by lowering the 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) levels in blood.

Dosage Form

Capsule

Introduction

Icos 1G Capsule is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke. This medicine helps by lowering the 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) levels in blood.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Icos 1G Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

The exact science of how Icos 1G Capsule works in your body is not fully understood. But many clinical studies suggest that it works by decreasing the amount of triglycerides and other fats made in the liver.

Before taking Icos 1G Capsule, tell your doctor if you are allergic to icosapent ethyl; fish including shellfish (clams, shrimp, lobster, scallops, crayfish, crab, oyster, mussels, others); any other medications; or any of the ingredients in Icos 1G Capsule. Be sure to mention any of the following: blood thinners, beta-blockers, diuretics, birth control pills, estrogen replacement therapy. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm problems, diabetes, or heart, liver, thyroid, or pancreatic disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.