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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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Niacinamide Usage: Niacin (nicotinic acid) is used to prevent and treat niacin deficiency. It's also used to improve cholesterol and lower fat levels (triglycerides) in blood.

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

Niacinamide side effects: this med may cause flushing & a feeling of warmth about the face and neck within 1'st 2 hours about taking dose. Itching, tingling, or headache may occur as well. These effects must subside as your body adjusts to the med. Stomach upset, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, & diarrhea may also occur. Report promptly any about 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 event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immeditial 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 pill (or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen) 30 minutes before each niacin dose. After a few weeks, this flushing effect should stop occurring, or decrease in intensity. Also, avoid alcohol or hot beverages near the clock of niacin dose. Consult your doctor or doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre pharmacist or pharmacist.

Niacinamide Precautions: Tell your doctor 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 & medication, 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 you're physician or doctor about use about alcohol. If niacin is used for treating a lipid (high cholesterol or triglyceride) problem, then it should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks & benefits with your physician. Doses for lipid problems generally much of higher then daily multivitamin doses (minimum daily allowance). Niacin is excreted into breast milk. If niacin is being used for lipid problems, breast-feeding is not recommended due to possible infant side effects. Consult youre doctor before you breast-feed.

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

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

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

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

Niacinamide Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms of it medication.

Active Ingredients : Niacin

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