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Uses of Niaspan Extended-Release
 
Niaspan Extended-Release is also known by the generic name Inositol Niacinate


Niaspan Extended-Release is also known by the generic name Niacin


USES:
Niacin is used in addition to a proper diet and exercise to help control levels of fats in the blood. It can help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by other treatment (e.g., diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, stopping smoking, weight loss if overweight, and controlling blood sugar if diabetic). It may be used with or without other medications.

Lowering "bad" cholesterol/triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Lowering fats may also help reduce the risk of pancreas problems (pancreatitis) in people at risk. Niacin is also known as vitamin B-3 (nicotinic acid), one of the B-complex vitamins.


Uses of Asp
 
Asp is also known by the generic name Phenyltolox-Acetamin-Salicylam


USES:
This combination medication is used to treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headache, arthritis, muscle pain, cold/flu aches and pain). Salicylamide and acetaminophen help to decrease the pain. Phenyltoloxamine is an antihistamine that helps to decrease symptoms of a cold such as a runny nose.


Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp Combined Have 33 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects
 
Critcal Seriouosness - A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine - Gastrointestinal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Blockage of Normal Bile Flow - Cholestasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Extra Heartbeat - Extrasystoles is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asp and Niaspan Extended-Release combined

Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp Combined have 12 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
An Increase in the Thickness of Lung Secretions - Thick Bronchial Secretions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp combined
Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp combined
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp combined
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp combined
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp combined
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp combined
Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp combined
Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp combined
Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp combined
Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp combined
Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp combined
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp combined

Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp Drug-Drug Interactions
 
There are no drug-drug interactions between Niaspan Extended-Release and Asp.

Niaspan Extended-Release has 15 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Niaspan Extended-Release.

Niaspan Extended-Release Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Arterial Hemorrhage - Bleeding from an Artery is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Relative Contraindications 

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Unstable Angina Pectoris - Unpredictable Severe Constricting Chest Pain is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Contraindication Warnings 

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Gout is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Hypophosphatemia - Low Amount of Phosphate in the Blood is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Severe Thrombocytopenia - Severely Decreased Platelets is a contraindication of Niaspan Extended-Release.

Asp has 34 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Asp.

Asp Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Acetaminophen Toxicity - Overdose of the Drug Acetaminophen is a contraindication of Asp.

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Asp.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Asp.

Hemolytic Anemia from Pyruvate Kinase and G6PD Deficiencies - Anemia from Pyruvate Kinase and G6PD Deficiencies is a contraindication of Asp.

Hemophilia is a contraindication of Asp.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Asp.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Asp.

Relative Contraindications 

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Asp.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Asp.

Bladder Outflow Obstruction - Blockage of Urinary Bladder is a contraindication of Asp.

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation - Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement is a contraindication of Asp.

Disease of Cardiovascular System - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Asp.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Asp.

Gastritis - Burning Stomach is a contraindication of Asp.

Gastroesophageal Reflux - Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus is a contraindication of Asp.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Asp.

Hypoprothrombinemia - Decrease in the Blood-Clotting Protein Prothrombin is a contraindication of Asp.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Asp.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Asp.

Nasal Polyp - Presence of Polyps in the Nose is a contraindication of Asp.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Asp.

Stenosing Peptic Ulcer is a contraindication of Asp.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a contraindication of Asp.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Asp.

Vitamin K Deficiency - Inadequate Vitamin K is a contraindication of Asp.

Contraindication Warnings 

Anemia is a contraindication of Asp.

Body Fluid Retention - Water Retention is a contraindication of Asp.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Asp.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Asp.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Asp.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Asp.

Ocular Hypertension - Increased Pressure in the Eye is a contraindication of Asp.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Asp.

Thyrotoxicosis - Overactive Thyroid causing Life-Threatening Symptoms is a contraindication of Asp.
Niaspan Extended-Release - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Asp - Symptoms of overdose may include
persistent nausea/vomiting, severe stomach/abdominal pain, mental/mood changes, severe drowsiness/dizziness, ringing in the ears.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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