Thiamine Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
GENERIC NAME | None |
BRAND NAME | Thiamine |
CLASS | Vitamin B1 |
MECHANISM OF ACTION | Combines with ATP to form thiamine pyrophosphate coenzyme, a necessary component for carbohydrate metabolism. The brain is extremely sensitive to thiamine deficiency. |
INDICATIONS | Coma of unknown origin, delirium tremens, beriberi, Wernicke’s encephalopathy. |
CONTRAINDICATIONS | None |
ADVERSE REACTIONS | Hypotension from to rapid of an injection or to high of a dose, anxiety, diaphoresis, N/V or hypersensitivity. |
NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION | Pregnancy category A. Large IV doses may cause respiratory difficulties. Anaphylaxis reactions reported. |
INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS | Give thiamine before glucose under all circumstances. |
DOSE/ROUTE | Adult |
Pediatric | 10-25mg slow IV, or IM |
ONSET OF ACTION | Rapid |
PEAK EFFECTS | Variable |
DURATION OF ACTION | Dependent upon degree of deficiency |
AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE | 100mg |
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klindley
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