Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Thiamine
Chemical Class
Pyridine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Nicotinic Acid is a pyridine-3-carboxylic acid. It has identical properties as vitamin. Nicotinic Acid is also called as a vitamin B7. In...
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Chemical Class
Pyridine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipemic Agent pharmacological group
Nicotinic Acid also known as Niacin. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Pyridine. It belongs to Lipid lowering agents pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipemic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Nicotinic Acid is 123.10. Its pKa is 2.0, 4.8.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
100 to 200 mg — 8 hourly
Safety Alerts
Nicotinic Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Diabetes mellitus, Gout, Peptic ulcer
Important Warnings
Nicotinic acid should be used with caution in patient predisposed to gout because of the elevation of uric acid level
Closely observed patient with gallbladder disease, history of jaundice, liver disease, peptic ulcer, arterial bleeding, glaucoma & diabetic patient for decreased glucose tolerance
Some products contain tartrazine, which causes allergic reaction (including bronchial asthma) in susceptible individuals specially who have aspirin sensitivity
Should be given with caution in gouts diabetes mellitus
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Nicotinic Acidwhich give rise to further complications include UrticariaJaundiceHyperuricemiaCrampsMyalgiaBlurred visionAcanthosis nigricansIchthyosisToxic amblyopiaAtrial arrhythmiasElevated serum aspartate transaminaseElevated serum creatine kinase. Nicotinic Acid produces potentially life-threatening effects which include HepatitisHepatic failureHepatic fibrosis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Nicotinic Acid therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Nicotinic Acid include Flushing
Drug Interactions
Nicotinic Acid is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAlcoholAtorvastatinIncreased risk of myopathy when statin (e.g Atorvastatin) given with nicotinic acid (applies to lipid regulating doses of nicotinic acid.Cerivastatin SodiumCerivastatin sodium causes additive toxicity with Nicotinic AcidColestipol (HCl)FluvastatinGlibornurideGliquidoneTechnetium Tc-99m DisofeninChronic
high-dose nicotinic acid therapy may result in poor extraction and elimination of the radiopharmaceutical
mimicking intrinsic hepatocellular disease.Technetium Tc-99m lidofeninNonvisualization of gallbladder may occur due to erthromycin-induced hepatotoxicity. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 265.8
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 30 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 8.86 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 30Rs 265.8
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