- Acts as a coenzyme in oxidation-reduction rxns necessary for cell metabolism. - Decreases production of VLDL (occurs in high doses) - Raises HDL (no effect seen on mortality)

- Pregnancy Category A (@ RDA values) - C (>RDA)

- Intense flushing and hot flashes - Nausea - Diarrhea - Excess gas - Paresthesias - Increased blood sugars

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Flashcards by Hannah Brown

Mechanism of Action

Acts as a coenzyme in oxidation-reduction rxns necessary for cell metabolism.
Decreases production of VLDL (occurs in high doses)
Raises HDL (no effect seen on mortality)

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Pregnancy Category

Pregnancy Category A (@ RDA values)

- C (>RDA)

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Adverse Effects

Intense flushing and hot flashes
Nausea
Diarrhea
Excess gas
Paresthesias
Increased blood sugars

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Serious Adverse Effects

hepatotoxicity

- gout

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Nursing considerations

Instruct patient not to self-medicate
Patient teaching about side effects
Med hx
Additive effects w/ other drugs
Diabetes
Liver disease
Gout

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