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Niacin/Lovastatin
Niacin / LovastatinPronunciation: (NYE-uh-sin/LOW-vuh-STAT-in)Class: Antihyperlipidemic combinationTrade Names:Advicor- Tablets 500/20 mg- Tablets 750/20 mg- Tablets 1,000/20 mg- Tablets 1,000/40 mgPharmacologyNiacinNecessary for lipid metabolism, tissue respiration, and glycogenolysis; reduces total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides (TG) while increasing HD...- Niacin/Simvastatin
Niacin / SimvastatinPronunciation: (NYE-a-sin/SIM-va-STAT-in)Class: Antihyperlipidemic combinationTrade Names:Simcor- Tablets, extended-release niacin 500 mg/simvastatin 20 mg- Tablets, extended-release niacin 750 mg/simvastatin 20 mg- Tablets, extended-release niacin 1,000 mg/simvastatin 20 mgIndications and UsageReduce total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, n...
- Niacinamide Gel
Niacinamide GelGeneric Name: Niacinamide (NYE-a-sin-a-mide)Brand Name: Nicomide-TNiacinamide Gel is used for:Treating acne.Niacinamide Gel is a vitamin B supplement. Exactly how Niacinamide Gel works is unknown.Do NOT use Niacinamide Gel if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Niacinamide GelContact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply t...
- Niacinamide
Niacinamide Generic Name: Niacinamide (NYE-a-sin-a-mide)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Niacinamide is used for:Treating or preventing low levels of niacin (vitamin B3). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Niacinamide is a vitamin B supplement. It works by replacing vitamin B3 in the body.Do NOT use Niacinamide if:you are a...
- Niacinamide with Copper/Folic Acid/Zinc
Niacinamide with Copper/Folic Acid/Zinc Generic Name: Niacinamide with Copper/Folic Acid/Zinc (nye-a-SIN-a-mide/KOPP-er/FOE-lik AS-id/ZINK)Brand Name: NIC 750Niacinamide with Copper/Folic Acid/Zinc is used for:Treating inflammatory skin conditions (eg, acne, rosacea) in patients with certain vitamin deficiencies (vitamin B3, zinc, copper, folic acid). It may also be used for o...
- Niacinol
NiacinolGeneric Name: niacin (Oral route)NYE-a-sinCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.NiacinolNiacorNiaspanNicotinexSlo-NiacinAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletTablet, Extended ReleaseCapsuleCapsule, Extended ReleaseElixirTherapeutic Class: AntihyperlipidemicPharmacologic Class: Vitamin BChemical Class: Nicotinic Acid (class)Uses For NiacinolNiacin i...
- Niacinol
Niacinol Generic Name: Inositol Niacinate (in-OH-sih-tole nye-a-SIN-ate)Brand Name: Examples include Niacin Flush Free and NiacinolNiacinol is used for:Improving blood circulation in certain conditions and lowering cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Niacinol is a vasodilator and lipid-lowering agent....
- Niacor
NiacorGeneric Name: niacin (Oral route)NYE-a-sinCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.NiacinolNiacorNiaspanNicotinexSlo-NiacinAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletTablet, Extended ReleaseCapsuleCapsule, Extended ReleaseElixirTherapeutic Class: AntihyperlipidemicPharmacologic Class: Vitamin BChemical Class: Nicotinic Acid (class)Uses For NiacorNiacin is us...
- Niacor
Niacor Generic Name: Niacin (NYE-a-sin)Brand Name: NiacorNiacor is used for:Improving cholesterol levels, reducing the risk for a second heart attack, slowing or treating hardening of the arteries, and lowering very high serum triglyceride levels. It is used in combination with diet. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determin...
- Niaspan
NiaspanGeneric name: NiacinBrand names: NiaspanWhy is Niaspan prescribed?Although the niacin in Niaspan is one of the B-complex vitamins, Niaspan isn't taken to prevent deficiencies. In large doses, niacin also lowers cholesterol, and Niaspan extended-release tablets are designed specifically for this purpose.Excessive levels of cholesterol in the blood can lead to clogged ...
- Niaspan
NiaspanGeneric Name: niacin (Oral route)NYE-a-sinCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.NiacinolNiacorNiaspanNicotinexSlo-NiacinAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletTablet, Extended ReleaseCapsuleCapsule, Extended ReleaseElixirTherapeutic Class: AntihyperlipidemicPharmacologic Class: Vitamin BChemical Class: Nicotinic Acid (class)Uses For NiaspanNiacin is ...
- Niaspan Controlled-Release Tablets
Niaspan Controlled-Release TabletsGeneric Name: Niacin (NYE-a-sin)Brand Name: NiaspanNiaspan Controlled-Release Tablets are used for:Improving cholesterol levels, reducing the risk for a second heart attack, slowing or treating hardening of the arteries, and lowering very high serum triglyceride levels. It is used in combination with diet. It may be used alone or with other medicin...
- NIC 750
NIC 750 Generic Name: Niacinamide with Copper/Folic Acid/Zinc (nye-a-SIN-a-mide/KOPP-er/FOE-lik AS-id/ZINK)Brand Name: NIC 750NIC 750 is used for:Treating inflammatory skin conditions (eg, acne, rosacea) in patients with certain vitamin deficiencies (vitamin B3, zinc, copper, folic acid). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.NIC 750 is a multivi...
- nicardipine
nicardipineGeneric Name: nicardipine (nye KAR di peen)Brand names: Cardene, Cardene SR, Cardene IVWhat is nicardipine?Nicardipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Nicardipine relaxes (widens) your blood vessels, which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.Nicardipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest ...
- nicardipine Intravenous
nicardipine (Intravenous route)nye-kar-di-peenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CardeneCardene IVAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: AntihypertensivePharmacologic Class: Calcium Channel BlockerChemical Class: DihydropyridineUses For nicardipineNicardipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload...
