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Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) Summary

Description: A water-soluble vitamin of the B complex occurring in various animal and plant tissues. It is required by the body for the formation of coenzymes NAD and NADP. It has PELLAGRA-curative, vasodilating, and antilipemic properties.

Also Known As: Nicotinic Acid; Nicotinate; Wampocap; 3 Pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid Show All >>

Networked: 2283 relevant articles (174 outcomes, 363 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Niacin is Relevant

  1. Dyslipidemias (Dyslipidemia) : 37 outcomes 35 studies in 237 results
  2. Flushing : 20 outcomes 40 studies in 244 results
  3. Atherosclerosis : 10 outcomes 49 studies in 140 results
  4. Hypercholesterolemia : 10 outcomes 14 studies in 100 results
  5. Hyperlipidemias (Hyperlipidemia) : 10 outcomes 12 studies in 94 results
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Drugs Related to Niacin

  1. Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)
  2. MK-0524
  3. Lipoproteins (Lipoprotein)
  4. HDL Cholesterol
  5. Fibric Acids (Fibrates)
  6. Simvastatin (Zocor)
  7. Lovastatin (Mevacor)
  8. ezetimibe (Zetia)
  9. Cholesterol
  10. Fenofibrate (CiL)
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Therapies Related to Niacin

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
  3. Peritoneal Dialysis
  4. Warm Ischemia
  5. Estrogen Replacement Therapy
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