Nicotinamide (Niacinamide)



Nicotinamide (Niacinamide)







  1. Pharmacology. Nicotinamide (niacinamide, vitamin B3), one of the B vitamins, is required for the functioning of the coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP). NAD and NADP are responsible for energy transfer reactions. Niacin deficiency, which results in pellagra, can be corrected with nicotinamide.



  2. Indications.

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Jun 13, 2016 | Posted by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE | Comments Off on Nicotinamide (Niacinamide)

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