Last update 08 May 2025

Niacin

Overview

Basic Info

SummaryNiacin is a type of B vitamin.niacin can boost levels of good HDL cholesterol and lower triglycerides. Niacin also modestly lowers bad LDL cholesterol. It's sometimes prescribed in combination with statins for cholesterol control, such as rosuvastatin (Crestor, Ezallor), simvastatin (Flolipid, Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor) and pravastatin (Pravachol).However, Niacin is only effective as a cholesterol treatment at fairly high doses. These doses could pose risks, such as liver damage, gastrointestinal problems, or glucose intolerance. In addition, niacin is an FDA-approved treatment for pellagra, a rare condition that develops from niacin
Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-Pyridylcarboxylic acid, 3-carboxypyridine
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Action
agonists
Mechanism
HCAR3 agonists(HM74 nicotinic acid GPCR agonists), NIACR1 agonists(Hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 2 agonists)
Originator Organization
License Organization-
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
Japan (01 Nov 1956),
Regulation-
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC6H5NO2
InChIKeyPVNIIMVLHYAWGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS Registry59-67-6

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R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Hyperlipidemias
China
29 Sep 2005
Hypertriglyceridemia
China
29 Sep 2005
Primary hypercholesterolemia
China
29 Sep 2005
Dermatitis
Japan
01 Nov 1956
Eczema
Japan
01 Nov 1956
Pellagra
Japan
01 Nov 1956
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
MyalgiaDiscovery
Canada
28 Jan 2014
NeuralgiaDiscovery
Canada
28 Jan 2014
HypercholesterolemiaDiscovery
United States
24 Jul 1957
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
Evaluation
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Not Applicable
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(Diabetic patients with DPN)
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14 Jun 2024
(Diabetic patients without DPN)
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Not Applicable
-
Niacin users
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04 Nov 2022
(Non-users)
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Phase 4
217
Placebo Colesevelam+Atorvastatin
(1 - Single Therapy Group)
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07 Jun 2022
Atorvastatin+Placebo Colesevelam+Niacin
(2 - Double Therapy Group)
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Not Applicable
-
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Positive
01 Apr 2021
Placebo
Phase 3
18
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29 Dec 2020
Early Phase 1
29
(Psilocybin)
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03 Oct 2019
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Phase 2
42
(Cohort 1 - Alirocumab 30 mg Q2W: <50 kg)
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06 Sep 2019
(Cohort 1 - Alirocumab 50 mg Q2W: >=50 kg)
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Phase 2/3
63
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21 Dec 2018
Phase 1/2
37
(Dose-Establishing Study 1 Niacin 250mg)
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17 Dec 2018
(Dose-Establishing Study 1 Niacin 500mg)
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Not Applicable
22
(Niacin)
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24 Jun 2016
Placebo
(Placebo)
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