Niaspan and Panitumumab

• Generic Name: niacin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Niacin SR, Niacor, Niaspan ER, Slo-Niacin

Niaspan ER extended release works by reducing LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides and increasing HDL ("good") cholesterol. Niaspan contains niacin, also called nicotinic acid, a B vitamin (vitamin B3). It occurs naturally in plants and animals and is present in many multiple vitamin supplements.

Niaspan ER is used 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. It is sometimes used to treat coronary artery disease (also called atherosclerosis).

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

• Generic Name: panitumumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vectibix

Panitumumab is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Panitumumab is used to treat a certain type of metastatic colorectal cancer that has progressed after treatment with other chemotherapy.

Panitumumab is used only if your tumor is a wild-type RAS tumor, for which your doctor will test.

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