Niacin SR and Nicotine
Determining the interaction of Niacin SR and Nicotine and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:A single case has been reported in which cutaneous flushing and tremors were noted in a woman who was taking niacin while wearing a nicotine patch. The mechanism is suspected to be synergistic cutaneous vasodilatory effects. The clinical significance of this possible interaction is not known.
- Rockwell KA Jr "Potential interaction between niacin and transdermal nicotine." Ann Pharmacother 27 (1993): 1283-8
Generic Name: niacin
Brand name: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Niacin SR, Niacor, Niaspan ER, Slo-Niacin
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: nicotine
Brand name: Commit, Nicoderm CQ, Nicorette, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS, Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicorelief, Thrive, Habitrol, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicotine System Kit
Synonyms: Nicotine Gum and Lozenges
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Niacin SR-Nicotine Gum
- Niacin SR-Nicotine Gum and Lozenges
- Niacin SR-Nicotine Inhalation, oral/nebulization
- Niacin SR-Nicotine Inhaler
- Niacin SR-Nicotine Lozenges
- Niacin SR-Nicotine Nasal
- Nicotine-Niacin Tablets
- Nicotine-Niacinamide
- Nicotine-Niacinamide Extended-Release Tablets
- Nicotine-Niacor
- Nicotine-Niaspan
- Nicotine-Nic-Assist - Mint