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Niacin
Latest prescription information about Niacin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Niacin
Pronunciation : nye' a sin
Therapeutic Classification : antilipemics
Trade Name(s):
International- Niacor, Niaspan, Slo-Niacin, Nicolar. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with ulcer, severe liver disease, arterial bleeding, and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO-The daily dosage is 500 mg in any 4—week period. The recommended maintenance dose is 1000 to 2000mg. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth, with food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of chest pain, sugar, increased eye pressure, gout, recent heart attack, kidney or liver problems, low blood pressure, low blood minerals, muscle problems, peptic ulcers, thyroid deficiency, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It may affect blood counts, avoid bruising or injury. Side Effects : Most Common - Flushing, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, increased cough and itching. Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and increased cough. Skin - Rash. Heart - Flushing. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature 20° to 25°C. |
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