Nicotinic acid
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| Term | Nicotinic acid |
| Short definition | Nicotine Replacement Therapy - (pronounced) (NIH-cow-TEEN deer-PLAYS THAYR-uh-pee) type of treatment that uses specialized products to deliver small, constant doses of nicotine to stop cravings and relieve symptoms that occur when a person tries to quit smoking. These products include nicotine gum, nicotine inhalers, nicotine nasal sprays, nicotine lozenges and nicotine patches, and some are available without a prescription. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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nicotinic acid - (pronounced) (NIH-kuh-TIH-nik A-sid) A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Nicotinic acid helps some enzymes work properly and helps skin, nerves, and the digestive tract stay healthy. Nicotinic acid is found in many plant and animal products. It is water soluble (can dissolve in water) and needs to be taken daily. Too little nicotinic acid can cause a disease called pellagra (a condition characterized by skin, nerve, and digestive disorders). A form of nicotinic acid is being studied to prevent skin cancer and other cancers. Nicotinic acid can help lower blood cholesterol levels. Also called niacin and vitamin B3
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