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What is Niaspan
NiacinThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryNiacin is a B vitamin used to replenish vitamin deficiencies and reduce the levels of fats in the bloodstream. It can also help reduce the risk of heart attacks.
O-Cal FA multivitaminis the brand name
Niaspan Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
O-Cal FA multivitamin
Niacin
1970
106
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Niacin, also known as O-Cal FA multivitamin, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses which include High Cardiovascular Risk and Hardening of the Arteries .High Cardiovascular Risk
Used in combination with other therapies
Hardening of the Arteries
Used in combination with Sevelamer to help manage Atherosclerosis
High Cholesterol
Used in combination with Sevelamer to help manage Hyperlipidemias
Coronary Artery Disease
Used in combination with Sevelamer to help manage history of coronary artery disease
Primary Hypercholesterolemia
Used in combination with other therapies
dietary supplementation
Used in combination with Niacin for dietary supplementation
Dietary Modifications
Used in combination with other therapies
Effectiveness
How Niaspan Affects PatientsNiacin is a B vitamin used to treat vitamin deficiencies and certain types of high cholesterol. It helps to lower the bad types of cholesterol (very low density lipoproteins and low density lipoproteins) and increase the good type (high density lipoproteins). Usually 500-2000mg is taken orally each day, but some people (those with diabetes, kidney problems, hypothyroidism, or elderly people taking niacin with simvastatin or lovastatin) are at risk of muscle problems like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis.
How Niaspan works in the bodyNiacin helps reduce your levels of lipids and proteins that contain lipids, like apolipoprotein B (apo B). It does this by restricting the production of triglycerides in the liver, which also reduces apo B levels. Niacin also stops the breakdown of a type of protein called high density lipoprotein (HDL), which leads to higher levels and longer life of HDL.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed amount of Niaspan is reliant upon the diagnosed condition, for example inadequate response to diet, Dietary Modifications and Pellagra. The degree of dosage changes depending on the method of delivery (e.g. Oral or Tablet - Oral) detailed in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Triglycerides
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Lozenge, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder - Oral, Powder, Lozenge - Oral, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
High Cholesterol
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Lozenge, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder - Oral, Powder, Lozenge - Oral, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Dietary Modifications
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Lozenge, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder - Oral, Powder, Lozenge - Oral, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Pellagra
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Lozenge, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder - Oral, Powder, Lozenge - Oral, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Primary Hypercholesterolemia
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Lozenge, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder - Oral, Powder, Lozenge - Oral, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
cholesterol
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Lozenge, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder - Oral, Powder, Lozenge - Oral, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
High Cardiovascular Risk
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Lozenge, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder - Oral, Powder, Lozenge - Oral, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Combined Modality Therapy
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Lozenge, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder - Oral, Powder, Lozenge - Oral, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Dyslipidemias
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Lozenge, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder - Oral, Powder, Lozenge - Oral, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Coronary Artery Disease
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Lozenge, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Powder - Oral, Powder, Lozenge - Oral, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release, Tablet, extended release; Tablet, multilayer, extended release - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Kit, Kit - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Hypertriglyceridemia
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
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Risk of pancreatitis
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
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Hardening of the Arteries
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
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dietary supplementation
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
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Myocardial Infarction
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
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Type II Hyperlipidaemia
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
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inadequate response to diet
, 500.0 mg, 750.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 15.0 mg, 12.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mL, 3.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 475.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 250.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 8.3 mg, 6.6 mg, 11.5 mg, 13.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg, 125.0 mg, 375.0 mg, 0.15 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 17.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.8 mg, 1.5 mg, 18.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 0.33 mg, 19.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.55 mg, 60.0 mg, 17.5 mg, 3.34 mg, 22.5 mg, 6.25 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.66 mg, 7.0 mg, 3.75 mg, 8.0 mg, 12.0 mg, 16.7 mg, 6.67 mg, 7.5 mg, 35.0 mg, 45.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 3.3 mg, 52.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 0.018 mg/mg, 0.13 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL, 18.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 14.5 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL
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Warnings
Niaspan ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Hypervitaminosis
Do Not Combine
Liver Dysfunction
Do Not Combine
Transaminases
Do Not Combine
Hemorrhage
Do Not Combine
active liver disease
Do Not Combine
Peptic Ulcer
Do Not Combine
Transaminases
Do Not Combine
Common Niaspan Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Niacin.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Niacin.
Acenocoumarol
Major
The metabolism of Acenocoumarol can be decreased when combined with Niacin.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Niacin.
Alpelisib
Major
The metabolism of Alpelisib can be decreased when combined with Niacin.
Niaspan Toxicity & Overdose RiskAn overdose of niacin can cause prolonged low blood pressure. If this occurs, supportive treatments such as giving fluids intravenously may be necessary. In mice, the toxic dose of niacin is 3720mg/kg, in rabbits it is 4550mg/kg, in rats it is 7000mg/kg, and in rats the toxic dose when applied to the skin is higher than 2000mg/kg.
Niaspan Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Niaspan?
At present, 44 active trials are underway to assess the potential of Niaspan to address inadequate dietary responses, Cholesterol elevation and Type II Hyperlipidaemia.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Combined Modality Therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Primary Hypercholesterolemia
16 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2
Myocardial Infarction
0 Actively Recruiting
Triglycerides
0 Actively Recruiting
Hardening of the Arteries
41 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 2, Early Phase 1
Type II Hyperlipidaemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Dyslipidemias
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
cholesterol
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Risk of pancreatitis
0 Actively Recruiting
inadequate response to diet
0 Actively Recruiting
Pellagra
0 Actively Recruiting
High Cardiovascular Risk
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Coronary Artery Disease
0 Actively Recruiting
High Cholesterol
21 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Dietary Modifications
5 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable
dietary supplementation
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypertriglyceridemia
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Niaspan Reviews: What are patients saying about Niaspan?
5Patient Review
6/26/2012 I was on this drug for about 4 months. Did nothing for my Cholesterol level. Never got over the burning from the inside out, extreme redness, and itching.
5Patient Review
8/12/2013 I saw a significant reduction in cholesterol and triglyceride levels after just four months of using this medication, and my HDL level also increased. I'm very pleased with the results.
5Patient Review
1/27/2015 Niaspan has been effectively keeping my levels in a good range for nine years now. Welchol was added two years ago and my cholesterol levels are now normal. Plus, my HDL is above 80 and T-Chol/HDL is below 3.5
5Patient Review
9/13/2014 I have been taking this medication for a long time and have had great results. My blood work is always clean and my doctor is happy with the results. However, I am starting to become concerned with some of the recent studies that have come out.
4.7Patient Review
7/26/2012 I have been on Niaspan for a few years now and I am beginning to wonder if it is causing more harm than good. I have noticed that injuries are more easily obtained and last longer, as well as different side effects such as burning in the sides of my heels, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, and pain in the bottom of my feet. The numbers seem to be helpful, but I'm just concerned that it's ruining me in some way.
4.3Patient Review
7/27/2013 I've experienced some strange things since starting to use Niaspan. My legs feel weak and painful, and I've been hiccupping for days now with no relief in sight. I'm going to stop taking the medication for a while and see if these symptoms go away. Statins are worse, so I didn't want to read about side effects until now in case I started experiencing them myself.
4.3Patient Review
8/8/2012 I started taking Niaspan in April 2012. My total cholesterol was 270 and my bad cholesterol was 160. After eight weeks of taking the medication, along with oat bran, my total cholesterol was 202 and my bad cholesterol was 131. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking similar results."
3.7Patient Review
11/9/2012 I took this medication for six months at a dosage of 500mg per day, and then increased it to 1000mg. My cholesterol levels have lowered somewhat, but I've been dealing with really uncomfortable burning and tingling skin. Additionally, my blood sugar has risen above what is considered normal.
3.3Patient Review
6/6/20123Patient Review
10/16/2012 I had been taking this medication for a few weeks with no issues until last night. I woke up to my insides burning and it lasted around half an hour. It was so severe that I'm seeing my doctor in the morning. Even though this drug has helped me a lot (my triglycerides dropped from 250 to 91), I don't know if I can continue taking it.
2.3Patient Review
4/1/2019 One possible side effect of this medicine is blotchy skin, which I unfortunately experienced. Now, I have what look like age spots on my legs.
1.7Patient Review
5/11/2013 I took the 500 mg dosage for 8 days as recommended. However, I started to feel really tired and achy; I attributed this to the statins I had just stopped taking. Then, as per my doctor's orders, I went up to 1000 mg. Immediately, I felt even more lethargic and out of it. Not to mention, my urine became discolored after only 5 days. So,I stopped taking it and gradually the aches and fatigue went away.
1.7Patient Review
9/14/2012 I found this medication to be effective; it did what it said it would do. I took 1000 MG from the beginning, only at night before bed. I didn't experience any flushing but occasionally felt a twisted feeling. I'm in a different country now and my new doctor says this drug is experimental, very expensive, and not stocked by hospitals. We will monitor my LDL and triglyceride levels; if necessary, I will reorder the medication.
1.3Patient Review
9/23/2013 At first, I was on a lower dosage which didn't do much. So my doctor upped it to 1500mg... and then my liver enzymes and potassium levels went up. I was constantly throwing up and feeling very tired and lightheaded. My doctor took me off of the medication for 3 weeks to see how I would fare without it.
1Patient Review
5/16/20121Patient Review
6/1/2014 I unfortunately had an allergic reaction to Niaspan 500mg where I developed hives.
1Patient Review
2/5/2013 Recently, my doctor upped my dosage to 2000 mg a day. Since then, I've been incredibly tired and have struggled to get enough sleep. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
1Patient Review
11/3/2016 I took Niaspan for one month and was okay. The second month, I started feeling a burning sensation on my legs which then spread to my arms. One night, it was so severe that I thought I might spontaneously combust. Thankfully, I stopped taking the drug immediately and saw a doctor who told me that I must be allergic to it.
Patient Q&A Section about niaspan
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is Niaspan a statin drug?
"Niaspan lowers triglycerides, but Mevacor is more effective for improving cholesterol levels. Statin side effects can be difficult to deal with, but the benefits might outweigh the risks."
Answered by AI
What is Niaspan 500mg used for?
"Niaspan is a medicine that you need a prescription for. It is used to lower the levels of bad cholesterol in your blood, and to increase the levels of good cholesterol. You can take it by itself, or with other medications."
Answered by AI
Is Niaspan the same as niacin?
"Niaspan is a medication that contains niacin, a type of B vitamin. Niaspan is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood."
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What is the drug Niaspan used for?
"Niacin is a drug that helps to lower bad cholesterol and fats (LDL and triglycerides) in the blood and raise good cholesterol (HDL) when used in combination with a proper diet and exercise program. It is usually used after non-drug treatments have not been successful in lowering cholesterol levels."
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