HM Manual Pharamacy 2 Flashcards
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
A D E K
What vitamin is necessary for visual adaptation to darkness?
Vitamin A
What vitamin is thiamine hydrochloride?
B1
What will a deficiency of B1 lead to?
beriberi
What vitamin is Riboflavin?
B2
What conditions are associated with B2/Riboflavin deficiency?
cheilosis, glossitis, visual disturbances or visual fatigue
What vitamin is niacin?
B3
What is B3 indicated for?
Prevention and treatment of pellagra and niacin deficiency
What is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride?
B6
What is B6 often used for?
Given to patents using isoniazid. Prevents development of peripheral neuritis
What vitamin is Cyanocobalamin?
B12
What vitamin is used to treat pernicioius anemia?
B12/Cyanocobalamin