Alcohol analog of NICOTINIC ACID which is a direct-acting peripheral vasodilator that causes flushing and may decrease blood pressure. It is used in vasospasm and threatened GANGRENE.
Also Known As:
Pyridylcarbinol; 3-Hydroxymethylpyridine; Nicomethanol Hydrofluoride; Pyridine-3-Methanol; Radecol; Roniacol; Ronicol; Ronicol Retard; beta-Pyridylcarbinol; 3 Hydroxymethylpyridine; Alcohol, Nicotinic; Alcohol, Nicotinyl; Hydrofluoride, Nicomethanol; Pyridine 3 Methanol; beta Pyridylcarbinol; Nicotinic Alcohol; Nicotinyltartrate; 3-Pyridinemethanol