The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine

REVIEW ARTICLE
Year
: 2014  |  Volume : 26  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 1--5

Nicotinic acid: a lipid-lowering agent with unrealized potential


Samar H. Aboulsoud 
 Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

Correspondence Address:
Samar H. Aboulsoud
MBBCH, MSc, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, Cairo University, Director of Accreditation, Supreme Council of Health, Doha, Qatar, PO Box 7744
Egypt

Nicotinic acid is a well-known treatment for dyslipidemia in adults. This review article explored not only the role of nicotinic acid in dyslipidemia but also its role in hypertension and as a cardioprotective agent. Adverse effects in association with nicotinic acid use are described with a focus on flushing, the major reason for the discontinuation of nicotinic acid therapy. The role of nicotinic acid receptor in mediating its metabolic and vascular effects is also reviewed.


How to cite this article:
Aboulsoud SH. Nicotinic acid: a lipid-lowering agent with unrealized potential.Egypt J Intern Med 2014;26:1-5


How to cite this URL:
Aboulsoud SH. Nicotinic acid: a lipid-lowering agent with unrealized potential. Egypt J Intern Med [serial online] 2014 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];26:1-5
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