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Niacin - oral

(nye-uh-sin)

common brand names: Nicobid, Nicolar, Slo-Niacin

Simular Drugs : Niacin, Niacin Td, Niacinamide, Niacinol

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

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

How to use Niacin: Take this drug as directed. Follow any special dietary recommendations made by your doctor or nutritionist while taking this medication. Take this medication with food to prevent stomach upset. Timed-release capsules or meds must be swallowed whole. don't crush or chew them or long action may be destroyed and side effects increased. If you are prescribed bile acid resin drugs (e.g., colestipol, cholestyramine) separate dose from niacin by 6 hours or more.

Niacin side effects: this medication can cause flushing and feeling of warmth about the face and neck within the 1'st two hours about taking a dose. Itching, tingling, or headache may occur as well. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to drug. Stomach upset, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, & 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 the unlikely series you have an allergic reaction to this med, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms include: rash, swelling, dizziness, fainting, trouble breathing. To minimize the flushing effect (redness, itch) take plain (not enteric-coated) 325 mg aspirin tablet (or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen) 30 minutes before each niacin dose. After several weeks, it flushing effect should stop occurring, or decrease in intensity. Also, avoid alcohol or hot beverages near the time about niacin dose. Consult your physician or physician. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact some your pharmacist or healthcare professional.

Niacin Precautions: Tell youre doctor some your entire medical history, including: diabetes, heart disease, kidney or liver disease, gallbladder disease, gout, ulcers, any allergies - including aspirin and tartrazine (a dye in few food & med, including niacin). To minimize dizziness or lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. since alcohol can intensify drug side effects, ask your healthcare professional or healthcare professional about use of alcohol. If niacin is used since treating a lipid (high cholesterol or triglyceride) problem, then it should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks and benefits with youre doctor. Doses for lipid problems are generally much of higher than daily multivitamin doses (minimum daily allowance). Niacin is excreted in to breast milk. If niacin is being used for lipid problems, breast-feeding isn't recommended due to possible infant side effects. Consult you're physician before you breast-feed.

Niacin drug interactions: Tell some your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription drugs you taking especially: high blood pressure med, diabetes medicine, fibrates (e.g., gemfibrozil, fenofibrate), 'statins' (e.g., lovastatin, atorvastatin). If you take insulin or oral diabetes drug, some 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 with-out healthcare professional or pharmacist approval.

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

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

If you missed Niacin dose: If you miss dose, take it as soon as remembered but not if It's almost time for the following dose. If close to time of next dose, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double-up the dose to catch up. If you stop taking it for one week or more, consult your physician or pharmacist before taking this again.

Niacin Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in the bathroom. don't freeze liquid forms of it med.

Active Ingredients : Niacin

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