Inositol Nicotinate Pharmacology

Inositol Nicotinate

About Inositol Nicotinate

This form of niacin is supposed to reduce or prevent flushing by being broken down into the metabolites Niacin (aka Nicotinic acid) and Inositol at a slower rate, it is a vasodialator.

Mechanism of Action of Inositol Nicotinate

Inositol Niacinate is a vasodilator and lipid-lowering agent. It improves circulation by releasing histamine, which causes the blood vessels to dilate and breaks up a protein needed for the clotting of blood. It also prevents the formation of lipids in the body, which helps to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Pharmacokinets of Inositol Nicotinate

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Onset of Action for Inositol Nicotinate

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Duration of Action for Inositol Nicotinate

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Half Life of Inositol Nicotinate

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Side Effects of Inositol Nicotinate

1.Diarrhea
2.Dizziness
3.Flushing
4.Itching
5.Loss of appetite
6.Nausea
7.Upset stomach
8.Vomiting

Contra-indications of Inositol Nicotinate

Hypersensitivity

Special Precautions while taking Inositol Nicotinate

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Pregnancy Related Information

Use with caution

Old Age Related Information

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Breast Feeding Related Information

Use with caution

Children Related Information

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Indications for Inositol Nicotinate

1.Improving blood circulation in certain conditions
2.Lowering cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood
3.Raynaud?s disease

Interactions for Inositol Nicotinate

1.Aspirin, blood thinners (eg, warfarin), or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen) because they may increase the risk of side effects (eg, bleeding)
2.HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors (eg, lovastatin, simvastatin) because the risk of side effects, including muscle weakness, may be increased.
3.Nicotine patches because the risk of side effects, including flushing and dizziness, may be increased.

Typical Dosage for Inositol Nicotinate

Oral: For blood circulation problems in the legs, feet and arms: The typical dosing range is 1500-4000 mg of inositol nicotinate daily given in 2-4 divided doses.

Schedule of Inositol Nicotinate

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Storage Requirements for Inositol Nicotinate

Store Inositol Niacinate at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C)
Store away from heat, moisture, and light.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Inositol Nicotinate

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Effects of Overdose of Inositol Nicotinate

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Home Delivery for Inositol Nicotinate in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for inositol nicotinate and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for inositol nicotinate may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take inositol nicotinate only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for inositol nicotinate before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for inositol nicotinate with the pharmacy.

Inositol Nicotinate is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for inositol nicotinate might be better known than inositol nicotinate itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have inositol nicotinate in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for inositol nicotinate.