Maxillary Artery Branches. The Buccal artery is a small artery of the head and a branch of the second part of the maxillary artery (the 7th branch of the external carotid) and supplies both the buccinator muscle and cheek. The maxillary artery (the 7th branch of the external carotid) gives off an infraorbital artery.
For high cholesterol, 300-1,2000 milligrams of niacin has been taken by mouth daily for 6-44 weeks as wax-matrix, immediate-release (crystalline); 2 grams of niacin has been injected into the vein over 11 hours. The maximum recommended daily dose is 3 grams.
1 The dose of niacin may be different in other forms of this medicine. 2  It is best to take this medicine at bedtime with a low-fat meal or snack. 3  Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.4  Swallow the extended-release capsule or extended-release tablet whole. If you are switching to this medicine from another form of niacin, ask your doctor about the correct dose. 2  The dose of niacin may be different in other forms of this medicine. 3  It is best to take this medicine at bedtime with a low-fat meal or snack.