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Niacin - oral

(nye-uh-sin)

common brand names: Nicobid, Nicolar, Slo-Niacin

Related Drugs : Niaspan, Niaspan, Slo Niacin, Endur Acin, Niacels, Niacin, Niacin Td, Niacinamide, Niacinol, Niacor, Niadelay, Nicotinex, Hm Niacin

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Endur Acin Usage: Niacin (nicotinic acid) is used to prevent & treat niacin deficiency. it is also used to improve cholesterol and lower fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood.

How to use Endur Acin: Take it medication as directed. Follow any special dietary recommendations made by your doctor or nutritionist while taking this medication. Take it pill with food to prevent stomach upset. Timed-release capsules or tablets must be swallowed whole. do not crush or chew them or the long action may be destroyed & side effects increased. If you are prescribed bile acid resin medications (e.g., colestipol, cholestyramine) separate the dose from niacin by 6 hours or more.

Endur Acin side effects: it drug may cause flushing & feeling about warmth about face and neck within the first two hours of taking dose. Itching, tingling, or headache may occur as well. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the drug. Stomach upset, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur. Report promptly any of these effects if they persist or worsen. Unlikely but report promptly: vision problems, dark urine, stomach (abdominal) pain, yellowing eyes or skin, irregular heartbeat, black stools, increased urination, muscle aches/pains. in unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immeditial medical attention. Symptoms include: rash, swelling, dizziness, fainting, trouble breathing. To minimize flushing effect (redness, itch) take plain (not enteric-coated) 325 mg aspirin pill (or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen) 30 minutes before each niacin dose. After few weeks, it flushing effect should stop occurring, or decrease in intensity. Also, avoid alcohol or hot beverages near the time about niacin dose. Consult some your doctor or pharmacist. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Endur Acin Precautions: Tell you're pharmacist you're entire medical history, including: diabetes, heart disease, kidney or liver disease, gallbladder disease, gout, ulcers, any allergies - including aspirin & tartrazine (a dye in few food and medication, including niacin). To minimize dizziness or lightheadedness when rising from seated or lying position, get up slowly. since alcohol can intensify drug side effects, ask your physician or pharmacist about the use of alcohol. If niacin is used for treating a lipid (high cholesterol or triglyceride) problem, then this should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks and benefits with your doctor. Doses for lipid problems generally much about higher then daily multivitamin doses (minimum daily allowance). Niacin is excreted into breast milk. If niacin is being used for lipid problems, breast-feeding isnt recommended due to possible infant side effects. Consult your physician before you breast-feed.

Endur Acin med interactions: Tell your pharmacist of any over-the-counter or prescription drugs you are taking especially: high blood pressure tablet, diabetes medicine, fibrates (e.g., gemfibrozil, fenofibrate), 'statins' (e.g., lovastatin, atorvastatin). If you take insulin or oral diabetes medication, your dose may need to be altered due to increased blood sugar levels caused by niacin. Ask your physician. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or doctor approval.

Endur Acin Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Endur Acin special notes: Niacin is common in foods such as beans, milk goods, eggs, chicken and steak. Eat more of these foods to increase amount of niacin in your diet if you have niacin deficiency. there many niacin products available. some canbe purchased without prescription. Consult youre pharmacist or pharmacist on the choice of product best for you. Laboratory tests will be performed (especially if prescribed for cholesterol/triglyceride control) to monitor for effectiveness & possible side effects. do not allow anyone else to take this drug.

If you missed Endur Acin dose: If you miss dose, take it as soon as remembered but not if it is almost time for following dose. If close to clock about next dose, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double-up dose to catch up. If you stop taking this for one week or more, consult some your physician or healthcare professional before taking it again.

Endur Acin Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. do not store in the bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms of this tablet.

Active Ingredients : Niacin

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