Niacin Flashcards
1
Q
Niacin MOA
A
decreases hepatic synthesis/ secretion of VLDL
alters metabolism and production of HDL (increases HDL)
2
Q
Niacin is the most potent agent for
A
increasing HDL
decreasing TG
3
Q
SE of Niacin
A
Flushing diarrhea increase in uric acid hyperglycemia hepatoxocity
4
Q
Niacin drug interactions
A
increase myopathy risk with statin
increase in hypotension with antihypertensives
increase anti-diabetic agents
