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Infusing Good Cholesterol May Help Unclog Arteries »
"Nov. 5, 2012 (Los Angeles) -- An IV infusion of "good" HDL cholesterol seems to rapidly remove cholesterol out of plaque-clogged arteries following a heart attack, a small, early study suggests.
The goal of the new treatment is to red"...
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
NIASPAN is contraindicated in the following conditions:
- Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations in hepatic transaminases [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
- Patients with active peptic ulcer disease
- Patients with arterial bleeding
- Hypersensitivity to niacin or any component of this medication [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]
Last reviewed on RxList: 3/12/2013
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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