Fats
- Name
- Fats
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000297
- Description
The glyceryl esters of a fatty acid, or of a mixture of fatty acids. They are generally odorless, colorless, and tasteless if pure, but they may be flavored according to origin. Fats are insoluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents. They occur in animal and vegetable tissue and are generally obtained by boiling or by extraction under pressure. They are important in the diet (DIETARY FATS) as a source of energy. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Omega-3-acid ethyl esters A mixture of fatty acids used as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. alpha-Linolenic acid A polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid found in many supplements. Icosapent A polyunsaturated fatty acid, usually found in fish oils, that is used in many supplements. Ricinoleic acid Not Available Doconexent An omega 3 fatty acid used in a variety of nutritional supplements to support central nervous system and cardiovascular health. Icosapent ethyl An ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) that reduces synthesis and enhances clearance of triglycerides that is used to treat patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. Soybean oil An oil used as a source of calories and essential fatty acids in selected patients for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy and prevention of essential fatty acid deficiency. Safflower oil No approved therapeutic indications. Olive oil For use in adults as a source of calories and fatty acids in total parenteral nutrition [FDA Label]. Sometimes used as an additive in cosmetic products. Cocoa butter Indicated for topical use in over-the-counter skin products for the treatment of skin dryness and reduction of striae gravidarum (stretch marks). Castor oil An ingredient used in a variety of natural health products. Omega-3 fatty acids An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. Sesame oil Sesame oil is a commonly used vegetable oil in Asia and flavoring enhancer in various culinary practices. It is extracted from sesame seeds and contains linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic... Cod liver oil An ingredient found in a variety of nutritional products. Linseed oil Linseed oil is a rich source of α-Linolenic acid extracted from the dried, ripened seeds of the flax plant Linum usitatissimum. Other fatty acids contained in linseed oil include palmitic... Glyceryl Trioleate Glyceryl Trioleate has been investigated for the treatment of Adrenoleukodystrophy. Resolvin E1 Resolvin E1 (RX 10001) is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00941018 (Single and Multiple Ascending Oral Dose Study of Resolvin E1 in Healthy Volunteers). TP-252 TP-252 consists of magnesium L-lysinate bis-eicosapentaenoate, an ionizable salt of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), currently being investigated to treat familial adenomatous polyposis. Epeleuton Not Annotated AP-001 Not Annotated Rice bran oil Rice bran oil is extracted from the hard outer brown layer of rice after chaff (rice husk) used for high-temperature cooking methods such as deep frying and stir frying. It... Peanut oil A compound used to lubricate ear wax, as an emollient, and used in laxatives. Coconut oil Coconut oil is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. - Drugs & Drug Targets