nicotinamide

(nik″ŏ-tiē′nă-mīd″, tin′ă )

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[ nicotine + amide ]
A basic amide that is a member of the vitamin B complex, used in the prophylaxis and treatment of pellagra.
SYN: SEE: niacinamide

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