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Omega 3
Omega 3 is a Small molecule drug developed by Assiut University. It is currently FDA-approved for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia. Also known as: fish oil, Fish oil, omega-3 supplementation capsules, omega 3 fatty acid.
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, are polyunsaturated fatty acids with a specific chemical structure. They are being studied in clinical trials for various conditions, including multiple myeloma, peripheral neuropathy due to chemotherapy, hypertriglyceridemia, plaque-type psoriasis, and obesity.
At a glance
| Generic name | Omega 3 |
|---|---|
| Also known as | fish oil, Fish oil, omega-3 supplementation capsules, omega 3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid |
| Sponsor | Assiut University |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
- Severe Hypertriglyceridemia
Common side effects
Drug interactions
- anticoagulants or other drugs affecting coagulation (e.g., anti-platelet agents)
Key clinical trials
- Testing the Addition of the Anti-cancer Drug Venetoclax and/or the Anti-cancer Immunotherapy Blinatumomab to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Infants With Newly Diagnosed KMT2A-rearranged or KMT2A-non-rearranged Leukemia (PHASE2)
- Low Dose Tamoxifen With or Without Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Breast Cancer Risk Reduction (PHASE2)
- Pre-Surgical Immunonutrition's Effect on Colorectal Surgery (NA)
- Omega-3 Supplementation vs Demodex vs Eyelid Cleanser for Pediatric Chalazia (PHASE2)
- FAST for DM - Fatty Acid Supplementation Trial (FAST) for Dermatomyositis (DM) (PHASE2)
- Heart & Health Study (NA)
- NMDA Enhancement Combined With Omega-3 for Early Dementia (PHASE2)
- A Clinical Trial Via Telepsychiatry of Treatments for the Management of Emotional Dysregulation in Youth (PHASE4)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Omega 3 CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Omega 3 updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- Assiut University portfolio CI
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Related
- Manufacturer: Assiut University — full pipeline
- Indication: Drugs for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia
- Also known as: fish oil, Fish oil, omega-3 supplementation capsules, omega 3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid
Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing