Nicotinyl Alcohol

**Definition:** Alcohol analog of NICOTINIC ACID which is a direct-acting peripheral vasodilator that causes flushing and may decrease blood pressure. It is used in vasospasm and threatened GANGRENE.

**Tree numbers:** - D03.383.725.565

**Synonyms:** - 3-Hydroxymethylpyridine - beta-Pyridylcarbinol - Pyridine-3-Methanol - Pyridylcarbinol - Nicotinic Alcohol