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Nicotine Oral, Transdermal and Slo-Niacin

Determining the interaction of Nicotine Oral, Transdermal and Slo-Niacin and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Nicotine Oral, Transdermal <> Slo-Niacin
Relevance: 20.12.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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.

References
  • Rockwell KA Jr "Potential interaction between niacin and transdermal nicotine." Ann Pharmacother 27 (1993): 1283-8
Nicotine Oral, Transdermal

Generic Name: nicotine

Brand name: Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicorelief, Nicorette, Thrive, Commit, Habitrol, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicotine System Kit, Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS

Synonyms: Nicotine Gum and Lozenges, Nicotine

Slo-Niacin

Generic Name: niacin

Brand name: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Niacin SR, Niacor, Niaspan ER, Slo-Niacin

Synonyms: n.a.

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.

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