Nicotinic acid

Nicotinic acid- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Nicotinic acid is Lipid-Lowering Drug
Mechanism of Action 
Indications Nicotinic acid is used for
1. High-risk hyperlipidaemia
2. Nicotinic acid deficiency
3. Peripheral vascular disease
Well Known
Pharmaceutical Brands
 
Available dosage forms Tablets
Dose 
Contraindications 1. Hypersensitivity
2. Liver disease
3. Severe hypotension
4. Diabetes
5. Arterial bleeding
Precautions 1. Gout
2. Hepatic dysfunction
3. Children
4. Pregnancy
5. lactation
6. Myasthenia gravis
7. Interactions
Adverse Effects 1. Headache
2. Diarrhoea
3. Vomiting
4. Fainting
5. Peptic ulcer
6. Hyperuricaemia
7. Gout
8. Toxic amblyopia
9. Flushing
10. Hyperpigmentation
11. Dry skin
12. Muscle pain
13. Jaundice
Pregnancy Category C

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