niacin
Class:
Antilipemic Agents: Water Soluble Vitamins
Indication:
Hypercholesterolemia.
Mode of Action:
↓ Lipoprotein and triglyceride synthesis.
Cautions:
Use cautiously in patients with diabetes.
Indication:
Flushing of the face, GI upset, pruritus, hepatotoxicity, hyperglycemia.
NC/PT:
Monitor liver function.