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Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)

A water-soluble vitamin of the B complex occurring in various animal and plant tissues. It is required by the body for the formation of coenzymes NAD and NADP. It has PELLAGRA-curative, vasodilating, and antilipemic properties.
Also Known As:
Nicotinic Acid; Nicotinate; Wampocap; 3 Pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid; Enduracin; Induracin; Lithium Nicotinate; Niacin Aluminum Salt; Niacin Ammonium Salt; Niacin Calcium Salt; Niacin Cobalt (2+) Salt; Niacin Copper (2+) Salt; Niacin Hydrochloride; Niacin Iron (2+) Salt; Niacin Lithium Salt; Niacin Lithium Salt, Hemihydrate; Niacin Magnesium Salt; Niacin Manganese (2+) Salt; Niacin Potassium Salt; Niacin Sodium Salt; Niacin Tartrate; Niacin Tosylate; Niacin Zinc Salt; Nicamin; Nico-400; Nicobid; Nicocap; Nicolar; Aluminum Salt, Niacin; Hydrochloride, Niacin; Nico 400; Nico400; Nicotinate, Lithium; Potassium Salt, Niacin; Sodium Salt, Niacin; Tartrate, Niacin; Tosylate, Niacin
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7. Boden, William E: 14 articles (01/2020 - 12/2011)
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9. Maccubbin, Darbie: 13 articles (07/2016 - 11/2008)
10. Waters, M Gerard: 13 articles (01/2013 - 07/2005)

Related Diseases

1. Dyslipidemias (Dyslipidemia)
2. Flushing
3. Cardiovascular Diseases (Cardiovascular Disease)
4. Hyperlipidemias (Hyperlipidemia)
5. Inflammation (Inflammations)

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1. Lipids
2. Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors)
3. Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)
4. HDL Cholesterol
5. Fibric Acids (Fibrates)
6. MK-0524
7. Niacinamide (Nicotinamide)
8. Simvastatin (Zocor)
9. Ezetimibe (Zetia)
10. Fenofibrate (CiL)

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1. Therapeutics
2. Secondary Prevention
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
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