Niaspan - Niacin Extended Release - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Niaspan.
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Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of.

Niaspan Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause flushing and a feeling of warmth about the face and neck within the first two hours of taking a dose.
• Itching, tingling, or headache may occur as well.
• These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Stomach upset, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Unlikely but report promptly.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used, along with dietary measures and possibly other medications, to improve blood cholesterol or lower fats (called triglycerides or lipids) in the blood.
• Proper treatment may prevent heart disease, strokes and other diseases.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Read Before Using Niaspan (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, including.

Usage Instructions

• Take this by mouth, generally at bedtime after a low-fat snack.
• Take this exactly as directed by your doctor.
• Therapy begins with a lower dose and is gradually increased in order to minimize side effects.
• This is true even if you are switched from another niacin product (for example, regular tablets) or if you stop using extended release niacin for more than a few days.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Do not stop taking this medicine unless instructed to do so.
• Stopping niacin may require returning to your original dose and gradually increasing again.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist to learn how to properly use this medicine.
• Swallow this product whole.
• Do not break, crush or chew before swallowing.
• Dosage is adjusted based on your condition and response to treatment.
• Separate doses of niacin from bile acid resin drugs (for example, colestipol or cholestyramine) by at least six hours, since the bile resin drugs can prevent niacin absorption into your system.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose.
• Do not make up the missed dose; do not double the dose to catch up.
• Instead, take your regular dose at the next scheduled time.
• If you stop taking this for one week or more, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking it again.

Niaspan Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory tests (for example, liver function) will be performed to monitor for drug effectiveness and possible side effects.
• Follow all instructions related to lifestyle, dietary and medical therapy for your cholesterol or lipid condition.