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Drug overview for NIACINAMIDE (niacinamide):
Generic name: NIACINAMIDE (NYE-a-SIN-a-mide)
Drug class: Niacin/Niacinamide (Vitamin B-3)
Therapeutic class: Electrolyte Balance-Nutritional Products
Niacin and niacinamide are water-soluble, B complex vitamins.
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
Generic name: NIACINAMIDE (NYE-a-SIN-a-mide)
Drug class: Niacin/Niacinamide (Vitamin B-3)
Therapeutic class: Electrolyte Balance-Nutritional Products
Niacin and niacinamide are water-soluble, B complex vitamins.
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
DRUG IMAGES
NIACINAMIDE 500 MG TABLET
The following indications for NIACINAMIDE (niacinamide) have been approved by the FDA:
Indications:
Niacin deficiency
Pellagra
Professional Synonyms:
Niacin deficiency syndrome
Indications:
Niacin deficiency
Pellagra
Professional Synonyms:
Niacin deficiency syndrome
The following dosing information is available for NIACINAMIDE (niacinamide):
No enhanced Dosing information available for this drug.
Niacin and niacinamide are administered orally.
No dosing information available.
No generic dosing information available.
The following drug interaction information is available for NIACINAMIDE (niacinamide):
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 0 severe interactions.
There are 0 moderate interactions.
The following contraindication information is available for NIACINAMIDE (niacinamide):
Drug contraindication overview.
No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.
No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.
There are 1 contraindications.
Absolute contraindication.
| Contraindication List |
|---|
| Arterial hemorrhage |
There are 4 severe contraindications.
Adequate patient monitoring is recommended for safer drug use.
| Severe List |
|---|
| Disease of liver |
| Increased risk of bleeding due to coagulation disorder |
| Peptic ulcer |
| Rhabdomyolysis |
There are 4 moderate contraindications.
Clinically significant contraindication, where the condition can be managed or treated before the drug may be given safely.
| Moderate List |
|---|
| Diabetes mellitus |
| Gout |
| Hypotension |
| Unstable angina pectoris |
The following adverse reaction information is available for NIACINAMIDE (niacinamide):
Adverse reaction overview.
No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.
No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.
There are 1 severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
| None. | None. |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
|
Abnormal hepatic function tests |
There are 22 less severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
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Flatulence Flushing Heartburn Stinging of skin |
Diarrhea Dizziness Dry skin Exacerbation of peptic ulcer Hyperglycemia Hyperuricemia Hypotension Nausea Pruritus of skin Skin rash Tachycardia Vomiting |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
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Abdominal distension Blurred vision Cardiac arrhythmia Headache disorder Skin pigmentation enhancement Syncope |
The following precautions are available for NIACINAMIDE (niacinamide):
No enhanced Pediatric Use information available for this drug.
Contraindicated
Severe Precaution
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Contraindicated
| None |
Severe Precaution
| None |
Management or Monitoring Precaution
| None |
Administration of supplementary doses of niacin during pregnancy has not been associated with any adverse effects to the mother or fetus. However, toxicologic studies have not been performed with large doses of niacin, and large doses of the drug should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant unless the possible benefits outweigh the potential risks to the fetus.
Administration of supplementary doses of niacin during lactation has not been associated with any adverse effects to the mother or fetus.
No enhanced Geriatric Use information available for this drug.
The following prioritized warning is available for NIACINAMIDE (niacinamide):
No warning message for this drug.
No warning message for this drug.
The following icd codes are available for NIACINAMIDE (niacinamide)'s list of indications:
| Niacin deficiency | |
| E52 | Niacin deficiency [pellagra] |
| Pellagra | |
| E52 | Niacin deficiency [pellagra] |
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