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Introduction of Acipimox
Acipimox is used to lower levels of cholesterol
and other lipids (fats) in the blood. Cholesterol is
made naturally in the body and is absorbed from the food we
eat. If levels of cholesterol are too high in the blood
stream, it is deposited on the walls of blood vessels.
Eventually this leads to a narrowing of the blood vessels and
can even block them completely.
High levels of cholesterol do not make people feel ill but can
cause problems if left untreated. This medicine may help
prevent medical problems caused by cholesterol and fats
building up in blood vessels, such as heart disease and other
problems.
Before Taking Acipimox
Before taking Acipimox make sure your doctor or pharmacist
knows:
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if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or
breast-feeding
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if you suffer from kidney problems
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if you suffer from a peptic ulcer
(stomach ulcer)
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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to
this or any other medicine
if you are taking any other medicines, including those
available to buy without a prescription, herbal and
complementary medicines
Side effects
of Acipimox
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flushing - may
be reduced if a small dose of aspirin (or another
prostaglandin inhibitor) is taken before nicotinic acid
treatment
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other side
effects - hepatitis, gout, exacerbation of peptic ulcer
disease, gastritis, hyperglycaemia - there may be
interaction with statins to produce rhabdomyolysis and renal
failure
Storage of
Acipimox
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Keep out of
the reach of children.
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Store in a
cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
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Never keep
out of date or unwanted medicines. Discard them safely out
of the reach of children or take them to your local
pharmacist who will dispose of them for you.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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