Dasabuvir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir and Niacin

• Generic Name: dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Viekira XR, Viekira Pak

Dasabuvir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir combination is used with or without ribavirin to treat chronic hepatitis C infection, including patients with compensated cirrhosis.

Dasabuvir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and ritonavir is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: niacin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Niacin SR, Niacor, Niaspan ER, Slo-Niacin

Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a B vitamin (vitamin B3). It occurs naturally in plants and animals, and is also added to many foods as a vitamin supplement. It is also present in many multiple vitamins and nutritional supplements.

Niacin is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides, and increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).

Niacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.