Nicotinyl alcohol

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Nicotinyl alcohol (pyridylcarbinol) is a niacin derivative used as a hypolipidemic agent and as a vasodilator. It causes flushing and may decrease blood pressure.^[1]

References

↑ “Ronicol Retard”. Medical Dictionary Online. 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2012.

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[1] “Ronicol Retard”. Medical Dictionary Online. 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2012.

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Nicotinyl alcohol

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