thiamine Flashcards
1
Q
Trade name for thiamine
A
Betalin
2
Q
Class for thiamine
A
Vitamin
3
Q
Standard supply for thiamine
A
Vial
4
Q
MOA for thiamine
A
Metabolizes carbohydrates
5
Q
Indications for thiamine
A
Delirium tremens Wernicke encephalopathy Korsakoff syndrome Unconsciousness of unknown etiology Alcoholism Malnutrition
6
Q
Contraindications for thiamine
A
None in the emergency setting
7
Q
Adverse reactions for thiamine
A
Nausea
Vomiting
8
Q
Routes of administration for thiamine
A
IV
IO
IM
9
Q
Onset/Peak/Duration for thiamine
A
O: 1-2 hours (IV/IO); Variable (IM)
P: 3-5 days
D: Variable
10
Q
Adult dosage for thiamine
A
100 mg
11
Q
Pediatric dosage for thiamine
A
10-25 mg
12
Q
Special considerations for thiamine
A
May be administered prior to dextrose 50%
Should be administered prior to dextrose 50% or glucagon to a patient with malnutrition or alcohol abuse
