Niacin Side Effects

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Niacin Review Questions and Answers

 
Trade Name: Niacin
Generic Names: Niacin
 
Side effects of Niacin:
Gastrointestinal Nausea and vomiting, diarrhea
Neurological Amblyopia, dizziness, headache
Cardiac Tachycardia, postural hypotension
Skin Pruritis
Genitourinary  
Endocrine Glucose intolerance, gallant
Pulmonary Shortness of breath
Systemic Flushing, chills
Pharmacology of Niacin:
Question:
What is the mechanism of Niacin?
Answer:
Niacin decreases the catabolism of HDL, increases the activity of lipoprotein lipase, and he inhibits the hepatic synthesis and secretion of VLDL
Question:
How is Niacin excreted?
Answer:
Niacin is metabolized the liver. 

These side effects of Niacin are among the most common side effects , however, this list does not include all the side effects of Niacin. If there is a question or a concern one should always contact their health-care provider or pharmacist.