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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Niaspan Extended-Release

Niaspan Extended-Release has 46 Side Effects total
12 are Life Threatening
9 Occur Most Frequently

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.


Niaspan Extended-Release has 12 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Critical Seriousness - Blockage of Normal Bile Flow - Cholestasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release

Niaspan Extended-Release has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Niaspan Extended-Release

Niaspan Extended-Release Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Niaspan Extended-Release has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Niaspan Extended-Release has interactions of serious seriousness with 29 drug(s).

Niaspan Extended-Release has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Niaspan Extended-Release has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

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 seriouosness 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.

Niaspan Extended-Release has 25 related brands and strengths:
 
Endur-Acin 250 Mg Tab

Endur-Acin 500 Mg Tab

Niacin 100 Mg Tab

Niacin 250 Mg Tab

Niacin 50 Mg Tab

Niacin 500 Mg Tab

Niacin Er 1,000 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Niacin Er 1,000 Mg Tab

Niacin Er 125 Mg Cap

Niacin Er 250 Mg Cap

Niacin Er 250 Mg Tab

Niacin Er 400 Mg Cap

Niacin Er 500 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Niacin Er 500 Mg Cap

Niacin Er 500 Mg Tab

Niacin Er 750 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Niacin Er 750 Mg Tab

Niacin Oral Powder

Niacor 500 Mg Tab

Niaspan Extended-Release 1,000 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Niaspan Extended-Release 500 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Niaspan Extended-Release 750 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Slo-Niacin 250 Mg Tab

Slo-Niacin 500 Mg Tab

Slo-Niacin 750 Mg Tab

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.

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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