Nicotinic acid
Drug name: Nicotinic acid
Active Ingredients:
- Nicotinic acid
Therapeutic actions: Nicotinic acid is a vitamin and hypolipidemic preparation. In the organism the acid transforms in nicotinamid, that binds to co-enzymes codehydroginasa I and II that transports hydrogen and is used in the lipid, protein, amino acid and purine metabolism, tissue respiration , glycogenolysis and other processes. Replenishes deficiency of vitamin PP or vitamin B3, also exerts specific anti-pellagra effects. Normalizes the concentration of lipoproteins in the blood. Exerts vasodilation effects on the level of peripheral vessels, improves microcirculation and exerts light anticoagulant effect.
Indications: The drug is used in the following conditions:
- Avitaminosis PP
- Ischemic dysfunctions of cerebral blood flow
- Obliterating diseases of the peripheral vessels
- Neuritis of the facial nerve
- Vessel spasms in the extremities, gall duct and urine duct.
Contraindications and cautions: The drug should not be used in the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation
- Expressed arterial hypertension
- Atherosclerosis
- Podagra
- Hyperurikemia
- Young age
Should be used with caution:
- Hemorrhage
- Glaucoma
- Renal insufficiency
- Arterial hypotension
- Hyperacidic gastritis
- Ulcerous disease of the gastro-intestinal tract
During the treatment it is necessary to control liver function.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Nicotinic acid will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:
- Allergic reactions
- Ortostatic hypotension
- Collaps
- Skin and upper part of the body hyperemia
- Paresthesia
- Dizziness
- Increased facial blood flow
- Local reactions – pain in the place of the infusion
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Nicotinic acid, please read the information provided with Nicotinic acid or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Nicotinic acid. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following:
- Hypertensive drugs
- Anticoagulants
- NSAID's
- Antibacterial medicines
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Nicotinic acid with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
