Definition: 2-, 3-, or 4-Pyridinecarboxylic acids. Pyridine derivatives substituted with a carboxy group at the 2-, 3-, or 4-position. The 3-carboxy derivative (NIACIN) is active as a vitamin.
/defic: consider also PELLAGRA; /ther use: coordinate disease with /drug ther, not /diet ther
binifibrate [ 3-pyridine carboxylic acid 2-(2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-methyl-1-oxopropoxy)-1,3-propanediyl ester,Antopal,Bama brand of binifibrate,Biniwas,Chiesi brand of binifibrate ] two nicotinic & one clofibiric radical esterified by glycerol moiety