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Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery•Ludhiana
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This is the detailed dose o niacin- initial dose: 250 mg orally once a day following the evening meal; increase frequency and/or dose every 4 to 7 days to the desired effect or first-level therapeutic dose (1.5 to 2 g/day in 2 to 3 divided doses); if the response is inadequate after 2 months, the dose can be increased at 2 to 4 week intervals to 1
-maintenance dose: 1 to 2 g orally 2 to 3 times a day
-maximum dose: 6 g/day (in 2 to 3 divided doses)
-maintenance dose: 1 to 2 g orally 2 to 3 times a day
-maximum dose: 6 g/day (in 2 to 3 divided doses)
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Dizziness is common side effect of niacin ,niacin also called nicotinic acid ,is a B vitamin (B3) used in vitamin supplement ,use to prevent cardiovascular disease lowering cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood ,it is use for hyperlipoprotenemia and a supplement to treat vitamin B3 deficiency ,some might experience itching under the skin ,redness sweating or chills ,nausea legcramps insomnia
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Nialip-750 is a brand name. The name of the medicine is nicotinic acid slow/controlled release. It is a drug that is indicated in high triglyceride levels not so much in high cholesterol levels. In cases of high cholesterol we generally give one of the statins (e.g. Atorvastatin sold under the brand name of atorva by zydus cadila and liporest by centaur lovastatin sold under the brand name of pro-hdl by wockhardt). Nicotinic acid is more appropriate in cases of high triglycerides; even here fibr...more
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Does she suffer from Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiac Problem, Family h/o heart disease Her Triglycerides and LDL Cholesterols are quite high, she need to take dietary and Lifestyle modification along with medicines Statins are first line treatment for Dyslipidemia, if still LDL and TG High, one can add Niacin or Gemfibozil. Problem with Niacin is Its side effects of Flushing and Pruritis.
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Bhopal
For increasing weight and height best natural way is start doing Surya namaskar in the morning. Have a heavy breakfast eat lots of banana, sprouts, milk and milk products, almonds, eggs,walnut.
No drink before and with meals. Take small and frequent meals. You can consult me privately online on Lybrate I will give you diet chart.
No drink before and with meals. Take small and frequent meals. You can consult me privately online on Lybrate I will give you diet chart.
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