COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR LOWERING TRIGLYCERIDES IN A SUBJECT ON CONCOMITANT STATIN THERAPY

摘要

In various embodiments, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related diseases in subject in need thereof.

主权项

1. A method of lowering triglycerides in a subject on stable statin therapy having fasting triglycerides of about 200 mg/dl to less than 500 mg/dl comprising, administering to the subject on stable statin therapy from about 2 g to about 4 g per day of a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least 96% pure ethyl-EPA for a period effective to lower fasting triglycerides in the subject compared to a fasting triglyceride level in a subject maintained on stable statin therapy without concomitant ethyl-EPA for said period.