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Description
Acipimox is used to reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the body. Monitoring of cholesterol levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Maintaining a proper diet and adopting lifestyle changes will provide an additive effect.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Acipimox
Headache
Flushing or redness of skin
Indigestion
Nausea
Skin Rash
Itching of skin
Feeling hot
Pain in upper abdomen
Lack of energy
Uses of Acipimox
What is it prescribed for?
Hyperlipidemia IIa
This medicine is used in the treatment of Hyperlipidemia IIa which is also known as Familial Hypercholesterolemia, characterized by the increased blood levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein, which leads to the formation of the cholesterol).
Hyperlipidemia IIb
This medicine is used in the treatment of Hyperlipidemia IIb which is also known as Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, characterized by the increased blood levels of LDL (Low-density lipoprotein) and VLDL (Very low-density lipoprotein).
Hyperlipidemia IV
This medicine is used in the treatment of Hyperlipidemia IV which is also known as Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, characterized by the increased blood levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and increased VLDL production in the body.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.Duration of effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Acipimox or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Severe renal impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate kidney impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment.
Other medicines
Acipimox may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It works by lowering the levels of bad cholesterol and increasing the levels of good cholesterol.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antihyperlipidemic agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 15 May 2019
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