All::Cardiovascular System::Pharmacology::Nicotinic acid

Intro

What is the drug class of Nicotinic acid

Vitamin supliment

What is the main clinical use of Nicotinic acid

  • treatment of patients with hyperlipidaemia
  • lowering cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations it also raises HDL levels

What is the main adverse effects of Nicotinic acid

  • flushing: mediated by prostaglandins
  • impaired glucose tolerance
  • myositis