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Thiamine Flashcards

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Drug Classification

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Vitamin

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Mechanism of Action

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Thiamine (vitamin B1) administration corrects thiamine deficiency associated with malabsorption due to chronic alcoholism; allows for glucose utilization by participating in conversion of pyruvic acid to Acetyl CoA

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Pharmacokinetics

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  • Onset of Action- Rapid
  • Peak Effects- Varies
  • Duration of Effects- Varies
  • Half-Life- N/A
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Indications/Field Use

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-Hypoglycemia with chronic alcoholism

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Contraindications

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None

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Side Effects/Adverse Reactions

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Restlessness, weakness, sweating, nausea, hypotension, dyspnea

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Dose

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Adult:

100mg IV/IM

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Precautions

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None

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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None

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