Drug List Book
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Niaspan<br />
(Niacin)<br />
NYE-a-sin<br />
Classification: Nicotinic Acids<br />
IFU: Cholesterol<br />
Action: Niaspan ER is used to<br />
lower cholesterol and<br />
triglycerides (types of fat) in the<br />
blood.<br />
Dosage: 2 mg;3 mg;6mg;8mg;13<br />
mg;<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Adverse Reaction: Dizziness or<br />
faintness, dryness of the skin,<br />
fever, frequent urination, joint<br />
pain, muscle aching or cramping,<br />
side, lower back, or stomach pain,<br />
swelling of the feet or lower<br />
legs, unusual thirst, unusual<br />
tiredness or weakness, unusually<br />
fast, slow, or irregular<br />
heartbeat<br />
Interactions: Simvastatin: Using<br />
simvastatin together with niacin<br />
may increase the risk of a rare<br />
but serious condition called<br />
rhabdomyolysis that involves<br />
the breakdown of skeletal<br />
muscle tissue.<br />
Page 125
Change language