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Next Choice Oral, Implantation, Parenteral
Next ChoiceGeneric Name: progestin contraceptives (Oral route, Parenteral route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AygestinCamilaErrinJolivetteNext ChoiceNora-BENor-QDOrtho MicronorOvrettePlan BPlan B One-StepProveraAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletUses For Next ChoiceProgestins are hormones.The low-dose progestins for contraception are used to preve...- Nexterone injection
NexteroneGeneric Name: amiodarone (injection) (A mi OH da rone)Brand Names: NexteroneWhat is amiodarone injection?Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication that affects the rhythm of heartbeats.Amiodarone is used to help keep the heart beating normally in people with life-threatening heart rhythm disorders of the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow o...
- Nexterone Solution
Nexterone SolutionGeneric Name: Amiodarone (A-mi-OH-da-rone)Brand Name: NexteroneNexterone Solution is used for:Treating and preventing certain kinds of life-threatening heart rhythm problems in patients who cannot take the oral form of Nexterone Solution or who do not respond to other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Nexterone Solu...
- Nia-Chrom
Nia-ChromGeneric Name: chromium supplement (Oral route, Parenteral route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Amino-CRChromacapsChromateChromaxM2 ChromiumNia-ChromAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletCapsuleCapsule, Liquid FilledUses For Nia-ChromChromium supplements are used to prevent or treat chromium deficiency.The body needs chromium for normal growth and hea...
- Niacin
NiacinBrand names: NiaspanWhy is Niacin prescribed?Although the niacin in Niaspan is one of the B-complex vitamins, Niacin 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 arteries and increased ri...
- niacin
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 niacinNiacin is used to help lower high ch...
- niacin Oral, Parenteral
niacin (Oral route, Parenteral route)NYE-a-sinUses For niacinVitamins are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in small amounts only and are usually available in the foods that you eat. Niacin and niacinamide are necessary for many normal functions of the body, including normal tissue metabolism. They may have other effects as well.Lack of niacin may lead to ...
- Niacin Controlled-Release Capsules
Niacin Controlled-Release CapsulesGeneric Name: Niacin (NYE-uh-sin)Brand Name: Slo-NiacinNiacin Controlled-Release Capsules are used for:Treating and preventing low levels of niacin. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Niacin Controlled-Release Capsules are a water soluble B-complex vitamin. It works by supplementing your diet if you do not consu...
- Niacin Controlled-Release Tablets
Niacin Controlled-Release TabletsGeneric Name: Niacin (NYE-a-sin)Brand Name: NiaspanNiacin 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 medicines...
- Niacin Capsules
Niacin CapsulesGeneric Name: Niacin (NYE-uh-sin)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Niacin Capsules are used for:Treating and preventing low levels of niacin. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Niacin Capsules are a water soluble B-complex vitamin. It works by supplementing your diet if you do not consume enough niacin from foods.Do ...
- Niacin
Niacin Generic Name: Niacin (NYE-a-sin)Brand Name: NiacorNiacin 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...
- Niacin (B3; Nicotinic Acid)
Niacin( B 3 ; Nicotinic Acid ) Pronunciation: (NYE-a-sin)Class: Water-soluble vitaminTrade Names:Niacin- Tablets 50 mg- Tablets 100 mg- Tablets 250 mg- Tablets 500 mgTrade Names:Niacin- Capsules, controlled-release 125 mg- Capsules, controlled-release 250 mg- Capsules, controlled-release 400 mg- Capsules, controlled-release 500 mgTrade Names:Niacin- Tablets, contr...
- niacin and simvastatin
niacin and simvastatinGeneric Name: niacin and simvastatin (NYE a sin and SIM va stat in)Brand Names: SimcorWhat is niacin and simvastatin?Simvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body.Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a B vitamin (vitamin B3). It occurs naturally in plants and animals, and is also added to...
- Niacin Flush Free
Niacin Flush Free Generic Name: Inositol Niacinate (in-OH-sih-tole nye-a-SIN-ate)Brand Name: Examples include Niacin Flush Free and NiacinolNiacin Flush Free 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.Niacin Flush Free is a vasodilato...
- Niacin/Lovastatin
Niacin/Lovastatin Generic Name: Niacin/Lovastatin (NYE-a-sin/LOE-va-STAT-in)Brand Name: AdvicorNiacin/Lovastatin is used for:Improving cholesterol levels and lowering very high serum triglyceride levels, in combination with diet and exercise. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Niacin/Lovastatin is a vitamin (niacin) and HMG-CoA reductase inh...
