Drug reference
fish oil
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Drug class
Gastrointestinal Tract (Supplements)
Mechanism of action
Possibly inhibits acyl CoA: 1,2-diacylglycerol acyltransferase, increases peroxisomal beta-oxidation in liver; may decrease hepatic triglyceride synthesis; plasma lipoprotein lipase activity may increase
Common side effects
- Dyspepsia
- Infection
- Eructation
- Back pain
- Flu-like syndrome
- Taste perversion
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is fish oil?
fish oil belongs to: Gastrointestinal Tract.
How does fish oil work?
Possibly inhibits acyl CoA: 1,2-diacylglycerol acyltransferase, increases peroxisomal beta-oxidation in liver; may decrease hepatic triglyceride synthesis; plasma lipoprotein lipase activity may increase
What are the common side effects of fish oil?
Dyspepsia, Infection, Eructation, Back pain, Flu-like syndrome, Taste perversion
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