Icosapent ethyl is used to reduce the amount of triglycerides (a fat-like substance) in the blood. It is also used to decrease the risk of a heart attack, a stroke, or other heart problems that require hospitalization in certain adults. Icosapent ethyl is in a class of medications called antilipemic or lipid-regulating agents. Icosapent ethyl may work by decreasing the amount of triglycerides and other fats made in the liver.

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