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What is vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule, also called vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule, is a B vitamin. It occurs naturally in plants and animals, and is also added to many foods as a vitamin supplement. vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule is also present in many multiple vitamins and nutritional supplements. Vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule is used to treat and prevent a lack of natural vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule in the body, and to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood. It is also used to lower the risk of heart attack in people with high cholesterol who have already had a heart attack. vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule is sometimes used to treat coronary artery disease (also called atherosclerosis). vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule may also be used for purposes not listed in vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule guide.
Vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
feeling like you might pass out;
fast, pounding, or uneven heart beats;
feeling short of breath;
swelling;
jaundice ; or
muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with fever or flu symptoms and dark colored urine.
If you are diabetic, tell your doctor about any changes in your blood sugar levels. Less serious side effects of vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule include:
mild dizziness;
warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin;
itching, dry skin;
sweating or chills;
nausea, diarrhea, belching, gas;
muscle pain, leg cramps; or
sleep problems (insomnia).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV :
Initial dose: 100 mg orally 3 times a day, with or after meals. Maintenance dose: 1 to 2 g orally 3 times a day, with or after meals. The maximum recommended dose is 6 g/day. Extended Release (Niaspan): Initial dose: 500 mg orally once a day at bedtime after a low fat snack. Maximum recommended dose is 2 g/day. Extended Release (Slo-Niacin): Initial dose: 250 to 750 mg orally once a day morning or evening.
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type V :
Initial dose: 100 mg orally 3 times a day, with or after meals. Maintenance dose: 1 to 2 g orally 3 times a day, with or after meals. The maximum recommended dose is 6 g/day. Extended Release (Niaspan): Initial dose: 500 mg orally once a day at bedtime after a low fat snack. Maximum recommended dose is 2 g/day. Extended Release (Slo-Niacin): Initial dose: 250 to 750 mg orally once a day morning or evening.
Usual Adult Dose for Pellagra:
50 to 100 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day. The maximum recommended dose is 500 mg orally each day.
10 to 20 mg orally once a day. vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule may also be administered parenterally as a component of injectable multivitamin additives contained in parenteral nutrition products. The maximum recommended dose is 100 mg orally each day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pellagra:
50 to 100 mg orally 3 times daily. Note: Some experts prefer niacinamide for treatment due to a more favorable side effect profile.
Dosages are Recommended Daily Allowances : 1 to 5 months: 2 mg orally each day. 6 to 11 months: 3 mg orally each day. 1 to 3 years: 6 mg orally each day. 4 to 8 years: 8 mg orally each day. 9 to 13 years: 12 mg orally each day. Males: 14 to 18 years: 16 mg orally each day. Females: 14 to 18 years: 14 mg orally each day. vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule may also be administered parenterally as a component of injectable multivitamin additives contained in parenteral nutrition products.
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Can Vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule is sometimes taken at bedtime with a low-fat snack. Follow your doctor's instructions.
vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule can cause certain side effects, such as flushing (warmth, itching, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin). These effects can be made worse if you drink alcohol or hot beverages shortly after you take vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule. These effects should disappear over time as you keep taking the medication.
Take vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule with a full glass of cold or cool water. Taking the medication with a hot drink may increase your risk of side effects such as flushing.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule extended-release tablets and capsules contain higher strengths of the medicine than the regular vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule tablets. Take only the dose that is correct for the type of vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule tablet or capsule you are using.
vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests (urine tests). Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule.
If you stop taking vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule for any length of time, talk with your doctor before starting the medication again. You may need to restart the medication at a lower dose.
While using vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule, you may need blood tests at your doctor's office. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be checked. Visit your doctor regularly.
vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, and other medications. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What other drugs will affect vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule?
Tell your doctor about all other cholesterol-lowering drugs you are taking with vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule, especially atorvastatin (Lipitor, Caduet), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev, Advicor), pravastatin (Pravachol), or simvastatin (Zocor, Simcor, Vytorin, Juvisync).
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule if you are also using any of the following drugs:
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven);
multivitamins or mineral supplements that contain vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule;
blood pressure or heart medications such as amlodipine (Norvasc, Caduet, Exforge, Lotrel, Tekamlo, Tribenzor, Twynsta, Amturnide), diltiazem (Cardizem, Cartia, Dilacor, Diltia, Diltzac, Taztia, Tiazac), felodipine (Plendil), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), nimodipine (Nimotop), nisoldipine (Sular), or verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan); or
heart medications such as doxazosin (Cardura), isosorbide (Dilatrate, Imdur, Isordil, Monoket, Sorbitrate), nitroglycerin (Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Nitrostat), prazosin (Minipress), or terazosin (Hytrin).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Who should not take vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule?
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule, or if you have severe liver disease, a stomach ulcer, or active bleeding.
To make sure you can safely take vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
liver or kidney disease;
heart disease or uncontrolled angina ;
a stomach ulcer;
diabetes;
gout; or
a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis.
FDA pregnancy category C. vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule may be harmful to an unborn baby when the medication is taken at doses to treat high cholesterol or other conditions. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Can Vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Vit-B3 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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