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Nicotinamide

A11E - Vitamin B-complex, incl. combinations ATC A11E Small molecule approved 1982 Oral Parenteral Natural product

JFDA label: Vitadad B. Forte Tablet

Mechanism of Action

Used by the body as a source of niacin; is a component of two coenzymes which is necessary for tissue respiration, lipid metabolism, and glycogenolysis; does not have hypolipidemia or vasodilating effects.

Indications

Off-label

  • Pellagra (treatment/prophylaxis)

Contraindications

Source: Lexicomp

  • Hypersensitivity to niacin, niacinamide, or any component of the formulation Absolute

Dosing

Source: Lexicomp

Pellagra (off-label use): Oral: 100 mg every 6 hours for several days (or until resolution of major signs and symptoms), followed by 50 mg every 8-12 hours until skin lesions heal (Hegyi, 2004)
Pellagra (off-label use): Oral: 10-50 mg every 6 hours until resolution of signs and symptoms (Hegyi, 2004)
Refer to adult dosing.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy

Water-soluble vitamins cross the placenta (IOM, 1998).

Chemistry & Properties

2D structure
FormulaC6H6N2O
Molecular weight122.13 g/mol
IUPAC namepyridine-3-carboxamide
CAS98-92-0
PubChem CID936
InChIKeyDFPAKSUCGFBDDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP0.18 (XLogP -0.4)
Polar surface area55.98 Ų
H-bond acceptors / donors2 / 1
Drug-likeness (QED)0.58
Lipinski violations0
SMILESNC(=O)c1cccnc1

Biology & Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics

BBB penetrantYes

Enzyme interactions

EnzymeRoleDetail
AOXSubstrate
CYP1A2Substrate
CYP2C8Inhibitor
CYP2C9Substrate
CYTOCHROME P450SSubstrate
NNMTSubstrate

Transporters

BCRP (Inhibitor)BSEP (Inhibitor)MRP1 (Inhibitor)OATP1B1 (Inhibitor)OATP1B3 (Inhibitor)OCT1 (Inhibitor)P-gp (Inhibitor)P-gp (Substrate)

Drug–drug interactions (64, DDInter)

Interacting drugSeverityManagement
Leflunomide major
Lomitapide major
Mipomersen major
Pexidartinib major
Teriflunomide major
Acarbose moderate
Albiglutide moderate
Alogliptin moderate
Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi moderate
Asparaginase Escherichia coli moderate
Bedaquiline moderate
Brentuximab vedotin moderate
Calaspargase pegol moderate
Canagliflozin moderate
Cannabidiol moderate
Chlorpropamide moderate
Clofarabine moderate
Dapagliflozin moderate
Dulaglutide moderate
Efavirenz moderate
Empagliflozin moderate
Epirubicin moderate
Ertugliflozin moderate
Exenatide moderate
Glimepiride moderate
Glipizide moderate
Glyburide moderate
Idelalisib moderate
Insulin aspart (aspart) moderate
Insulin degludec moderate
Insulin detemir moderate
Insulin glargine moderate
Insulin glulisine moderate
Insulin human (inhalation, rapid acting) moderate
Insulin human (isophane) moderate
Insulin human (regular) moderate
Insulin human (zinc extended) moderate
Insulin human (zinc) moderate
Insulin lispro moderate
Interferon beta-1a moderate

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Registered Products (9)

BrandForm / strengthPackAgentCitizen (JOD)
Vitadad B. Forte Tablet Tablet 50 mg, 25 mg, 0.15 mg, 15 mg, 15 mg, 10 mg, 10 mcg 30 tab pack varies Dar Al Dawa Development and Investment Co Ltd/Jordan 2.000
Ironorm Capsules Capsule 1.7 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 2 mg, 195 mg, 1.00 mg 25 cap pack varies AL Razi Drug Store 2.060
BECOZYM FORTE TAB Tablet 50 mg, 25 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.01 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 15 mg 20 tab The Jordan Drugstore Co 2.270
Pronatal Tablet 0.6 mg, 2.6 mcg, 18 mg, 0.03 mg, 2 mg, 85 mg, 15 mg, 0.06 mg, 150 mg, 0.03 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.05 mg, 11 mg, 1.9 mg, 27 mg, 1 mg, 53 mg, 1.4 mg, 200 IU, 1.4 mg 30 tab THE ARAB DRUG STORE P.S.C 5.570
Pharmaton Capsules Capsule 20 mg, 15 mg, 10 mg, 60 mg, 400 IU, 2 mg, 4000 IU, 1 mcg, 90.3 mg, 1 mg, 10 mg, 1 mg, 10 mg, 40 mg, 10 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 8 mg, 66 mg, 1 mg, 26 mg, 70 mg, 0.2 mg 30 cap THE ARAB DRUG STORE P.S.C 6.700
Ironorm Capsules Capsule 1.7 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 2 mg, 195 mg, 1.00 mg 100 cap pack varies AL Razi Drug Store 7.690
Elevit Pronatal film-coated tablets Film-Coated Tablet 0.80 mg, 4.00 mcg, 19.00 mg, 10.00 mg, 200 mcg, 100.00 mg, 1080 mcg, 12.5 mcg, 125.00 mg, 7.50 mg, 2.60 mg, 60.00 mg, 1.00 mg, 125 mg, 1.00 mg, 1.80 mg, 100.00 mg, 1.60 mg, 15.00 mg 30 tab The Jordan Drugstore Co 8.330
Vitadad B Forte Tablet Tablet 50 mg, 25 mg, 0.15 mg, 15 mg, 15 mg, 10 mg, 10 mcg 300 tab Dar Al Dawa Development and Investment Co Ltd/Jordan 18.000
Vitadad B. Forte Tablet Tablet 50 mg, 25 mg, 0.15 mg, 15 mg, 15 mg, 10 mg, 10 mcg 500 tab pack varies Dar Al Dawa Development and Investment Co Ltd/Jordan 29.000