Fatty Acids, Omega-3

DBCAT000294Therapeutic category

A group of fatty acids, often of marine origin, which have the first unsaturated bond in the third position from the omega carbon. These fatty acids are believed to reduce serum triglycerides, prevent insulin resistance,... A DrugBank category of 12 drugs. 7 of them are approved.

Also known as
Acids, Omega-3 Fatty · Fatty Acids, n-3 · Fatty Acids, Omega 3 · n 3 Fatty Acids · n 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid

What you can answer from here — as of July 04, 2019

12DrugsEach linked to its full drug card
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30Drug targetsEvery drug–target pair in the class, with bond type
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580Marketed productsAcross the regions we cover, with dosage forms and routes
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7Routes of administrationHow the drugs in this class are given
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