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

How to use Niadelay: Take this pill as directed. Follow any special dietary recommendations made by your healthcare professional or nutritionist while taking this medication. Take it pill with food to prevent stomach upset. Timed-release capsules or tablets should 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 the dose from niacin by 6 hours or more.

Niadelay side effects: this tablet can cause flushing & feeling of warmth about face & neck within the first two hours of taking a dose. Itching, tingling, or headache may occur as well. These effects should subside as youre body adjusts to the medication. 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 event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms include: rash, swelling, dizziness, fainting, trouble breathing. To minimize the flushing effect (redness, itch) take a 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 time of the niacin dose. Consult youre healthcare professional or pharmacist. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre physician or pharmacist.

Niadelay 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 some food & 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 healthcare professional or pharmacist of the use about alcohol. If niacin is used since treating lipid (high cholesterol or triglyceride) problem, than it should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks and benefits with your pharmacist. Doses for lipid problems generally much higher than daily multivitamin doses (minimum daily allowance). Niacin is excreted into breast milk. If niacin is being used for lipid problems, breast-feeding isnot recommended due to possible infant side effects. Consult youre pharmacist before you breast-feed.

Niadelay drug interactions: Tell your pharmacist of any over-the-counter or prescription meds you are taking especially: HBP medication, 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 some your physician. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Niadelay Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Niadelay special notes: Niacin is common in foods such as beans, milk products, eggs, chicken & steak. Eat more of these foods to increase amount about niacin in you're diet if you have niacin deficiency. there are much about niacin goods available. some can be purchased with out a prescription. Consult your physician or physician on choice of 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 drug.

If you missed Niadelay dose: If you miss dose, take it as soon as remembered but not if this is almost time for 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 this for one week or more, consult your doctor or physician before taking it again.

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

Active Ingredients : Niacin

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