Niceritrol (riociguat) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to improve exercise capacity, and to treat adults with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) to improve exercise ability and to improve symptoms. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your lungs to help lower your blood pressure. Niceritrol may also help your heart work better.
Niceritrol is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels . It is a derivative of niacin, also known as vitamin B3. Niceritrol is slowly converted to niacin in the body, which is why it has similar effects.
Niceritrol is classified as a hypolipidemic agent, which means it helps to reduce levels of lipids (fats) in the blood. It is specifically effective at lowering lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) levels, a type of cholesterol that is considered a major risk factor for heart disease.
Niceritrol is available in tablet form and is typically taken once or twice a day. It is important to take niceritrol with food to help reduce side effects, such as flushing and itching.
Niceritrol is generally well-tolerated, but it can cause some side effects, such as flushing, itching, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects are usually mild and go away on their own. However, if you experience any severe side effects, you should stop taking niceritrol and contact your doctor.
Niceritrol can interact with other medications, so it is important to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking before starting niceritrol.
Niceritrol is not suitable for everyone. You should not take niceritrol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have liver disease, or if you are allergic to nicotinic acid or any of the other ingredients in niceritrol.