1
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What are some side effects of nicotinic acid?
A
- Hyperglycaemia
- Flushing
- Myositis
- Gout
2
Q
On your lipid profile, what does nicotinic acid effect?
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It lowers cholesterol & triglyceride levels.
But mostly raises HDL.
3
Q
What is the MoA of nicotinic acid?
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Decreases hepatic VLDL secretion
4
Q
What is nicotinic acid also known as?
A
Niacin or Vitamin B3
Pharmacology
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Pharmacology10
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Drug Monitoring8
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BNF symbols5
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Drugs Breast Feeding16
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Drugs of Potential Abuse & Controlled Drugs17
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Hormone Replacement Therapy16
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Contraceptive Questions1
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Parkinson's Disease: Drugs12
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Vaccination Types5
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Vaccinations in Special Groups3
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Drug-Induced Impaired Glucose Tolerance3
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Antipsychotics7
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Statins3
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Quinolones4
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Metformin5
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Denosumab4
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Digoxin & Digoxin Toxicity10
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P450 System22
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Isotretinoin2
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Emergency Contraception6
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Vitamin Deficiency11
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Drug Side-Effects11
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Side-Effects of Common Diabetes Drugs13
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Side Effects of Common Anti-Anginal5
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Side-Effects of Common Antibiotics8
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Side-Effects of Anti-Hypertensives6
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Tuberculosis Drugs8
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Topiramate5
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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring4
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Thiazide diuretics4
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Statins10
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Amiodarone10
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Anaphylaxis7
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DOACs18
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Prescribing in Pregnancy1
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Antibiotic Guidelines27
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency5
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Nicotinic Acid4
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Lithium Toxicity3
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Prescribing in Patients with Conditions8
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Sildenafil5
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Drug causes of Urticaria1
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Phenytoin6
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COCP: Comorbidities9
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Tricyclic Antidepressants7
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Combined Contraceptive Pill: Counselling4
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Corticosteroids5
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Methotrexate10
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Eczema: Topical Steroids19
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Malaria Prophylaxis8
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Atypical Antipsychotics7
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Diabetes Mellitus: GLP-1 & The New Drugs15
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Alternative Medicines used by patients7
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Injectable Contraceptives9
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Warfarin: Management of High INR5
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Calcium Channel Blockers10
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Aminosalicylate Drugs5
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BCG7
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Spironolactone4
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Progestogen Only Pill: Advantages/Disadvantages2
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ACE Inhibitors5
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H1N1 Influenza Pandemic8
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Controlled Drugs: Storage and Register5
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Implantable Contraceptives13
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Drugs Causing Occular Problems5
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Hyperkalaemia3
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Antiepileptics: Prescribing by brand4
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Hypokalaemia & Hypertension2
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors16
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Ciclosporin5
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Carbamazepine4
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Minoxidil2
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Cytotoxic Agents16
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Progestogen Only Pill: Contraindications2
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Menopause: Complementary Therapy6
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Co-cyprindiol (Dianette)4
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Drug-induced Liver Disease4
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Antipsychotics: Monitoring7
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Prescribing Guidance2
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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics3
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Tuberculosis: Drug Therapy4
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Cocaine10
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Omalizumab4
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Clopidogrel4
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Drug-Induced Lupus6
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Progestogen Only Pill: Types4
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Triptans4
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Prescribing in Renal Failure3
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Drug Induced Pancytopenia1
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Drug Induced Thrombocytopenia1
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5-HT3 antagonists4
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Interferon9
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Sulfonylureas4
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Clinical Trial: Phases8
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Warfarin1
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Depression: Switching Antidepressants14
